Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Lead Veterinary Surgeon Croydon

Location: Croydon, Greater London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per year

The Opportunity:

This well-established and newly refurbished clinic in South London, is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The practice is committed to providing exceptional patient and client care to the local community, and the successful candidate will play a key role in this mission.

As the Lead Vet, the individual will have the autonomy to influence the clinical direction of the practice. They will work alongside an experienced Head Nurse and support staff in a collaborative environment. The practice has recently expanded and is recruiting for a second vet to join the team. It boasts a welcoming reception, two spacious consult rooms, a theatre, and a prep room. The clinic is conveniently located within walking distance of Sandilands Tram and East Croydon Station.

For those interested in pursuing both clinical and business growth, they offer the opportunity to explore Branch Partnership, a fantastic investment opportunity and career option for those who wish to own their clinic while being supported in their clinical work.

Key Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physiotherapy, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Access to 24-hour counselling support via phone or in person.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of the salary.
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional Day for You a paid days leave to use as desired.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days of paid leave for training.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Paid VDS, RCVS, and BVA memberships.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Responsibilities:

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for delivering exceptional clinical care to both patients and clients, with specific duties including:

• Providing outstanding clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Keeping clients informed with clear updates on their pets progress.
• Ensuring professional excellence and compliance with the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational requirements.
• Preparing accurate estimates for clients and ensuring payment, while minimizing debt.
• Collaborating closely with the Practice Manager to maximize commercial performance, with a focus on key performance measures.
• Mentoring, engaging, and developing the practice team, enhancing their skills and utilising them effectively.
• Inspiring the team by sharing evolving practice standards and processes.
• Overseeing clinical handovers and arranging transfers for patients needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.

Skills and Experience:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Proven clinical leadership skills.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Strong understanding of how exceptional care contributes to an improved client experience.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Ability to deliver strong commercial performance by effectively allocating clinical activities.
• Experienced in working as part of a team.
• Skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues to get the best results.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take on a leadership role with a focus on both clinical excellence and business growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in veterinary care, submit your CV and call Mia on 01291 645871.

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