About us:

Medivet is a family of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care.

The top priority of our team is your pet’s well-being. Our nationwide network of practices includes 27 pioneering 24-hour centres, meaning that we’re open and here to help whenever we’re needed.

 We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work

The role:

We are seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Maidstone.

Our Lead Vets are responsible for directing the practice and its staff in providing the very best care to clients and pets. You’ll also have an engaged interest in the running of the practice and be rewarded for its success.

The ideal candidate should be competent in practice with a minimum of 2 years experience (UK or equivalent).

This candidate should be a motivated individual who possesses leadership qualities, excellent communication, and a passion for patient and client care. Strong management and mentor skills are essential as you will play a crucial part within the team. 

This role covers 40 hours a week, spread across 4 working days per week, providing a great work-life balance. The shift pattern includes 1:3 Saturdays or 1:6 Full weekends

 Salary package up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience, to include:

• - 5 weeks' annual leave (FTE)
• - 4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after every 5 years of service)
• - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• - CPD Allowance £1,500 plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE), along with exceptional in-house CPD training
• RCVS, BVA, and VDS fees paid
• - Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle
• - Accommodation allowance
• - Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme
• - Access to a wide range of discounts for days out, high street, and on holidays
• - 100% attendance bonus schemes
• - 1-day' Pet'ernity Leave

Weekend work on a fair rota basis with time back in lieu

We also offer relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address.

 We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.

Key Accountabilities:

• - Manage the sales performance, budget, and overall profitability of the practice on a day-to-day basis
• - Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets/livestock
• - Assess and examine and diagnose patients’ medical issues
• - Perform surgery, dress, and treat wounds
• - Perform diagnostic laboratory, imaging, and ultrasound testing where required
• - Prescribe medication
• - Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations
• - Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for pets/livestock
• - Euthanise patients
• - Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures

Skills and experience:

• - Registered with the RCVS
• - Qualified MRCVS
• - Commitment to animal welfare
• - Ability to keep on top of practice protocols and procedures
• - Excellent organisational skills

Branch:

Welcome to our practice in Maidstone. Discover a wide range of services as well as truly exceptional patient and client care. 

Medivet Maidstone, formerly Alphabet Veterinary Centre, is based within close proximity of Maidstone town centre. The practice offers a range of services to its patients, including ultrasound, x-rays, and microchipping. It is supported by other practices in the Cranbrook region (including our practices in Cranbrook, Bearsted, and Faversham) and has access to emergency and critical care.

This practice is a 10-minute walk from Maidstone East station (based in the town centre) and is close to the M20 and M2 motorways. You can also find the Vinters Park Nature Reserve, Mote Park, and River Medway within a commutable distance.

For more information contact Nabi – nabi.issrar@medivet.co.uk – 07961834919