Veterinary Surgeon - Head Vet

• Head Vet Opportunity 
• Up to £72,000 DOE 
• Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus (prorated for part time) 
• No OOH 
• Full or Part time considered 

Head Vet at Medway City Vets – Up to £72,000 per annum DOE & Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus! 

Medway City Vets are looking for a Head Small Animal Vet to join their team on a full time basis.

Located in the historic town of Rochester, Medway City Vets is located close to excellent transport links and local amenities.  With combined experience of over 100 years, the colleagues at Medway City Vets are well established and many being in role for many years. The team are close-knit, offer vast support and share a passion for their patients and clients. With multi parameter patient monitoring, ultrasound and dental Xray we are well equipped to deliver high standards of first opinion patient care.

The Head Vet will work collaboratively with the Head Nurse and act as clinical care advocate in order to ensure we are aligned with the CVS Clinical Governance Framework.

The head Vet will lead and direct the clinical team, supported by the Head Veterinary Nurse.

With extremely low admin levels, there is a 50/50 spilt of consultations and surgeries enabling the successful candidate to work up cases and further develop clinical interests.

A word from the manager: As the PD here at Medway I am approachable, supportive and have an open-door policy where I will always be available to listen, support and advise.  I believe team-work is vital, particularly within a small team and feel we have an open dialogue where we can all express our feelings without prejudice. Kerry Gulliver, Practice Director

The role of the Head Vet includes:

• Direct, guide and mentor the Clinical Team
• Support Practice Director by leading and driving clinical standards in the practice, ensuring high standards of patient care
• Work to develop the reputation and client base of the practice
• Ensuring all care aligns with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct and delivers appropriate medical and surgical care, organising scheduled clinical meetings.
• Continuously look to improve processes and the way the practice team works and be proactive in identifying challenges and opportunities

Some of our fantastic benefits include

• No OOH work and Saturdays are on rota.
• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged – you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices

If you would like to know more information or arrange an informal chat, please contact Leanne at Leanne.walker@cvsvets.com

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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