Lead Veterinary Surgeon | Solihull | Full Time (Part Time Considered)

GVC are providing recruitment support to a large veterinary group who are actively recruiting for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their welcoming and supportive team based in Solihull.

The Practice:

As a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will join a diverse and vibrant team and work alongside the Clinical Director to support their growth and development. The team is split between 3 sites with a dedicated night team at the main 24 hour site, a well-equipped practice able to deal with a broad range of operations from routine neutering, exploratory laparotomies and orthopaedics.

The role will be split 75% clinical and 25% protected managerial time each week. You will focus on optimising patient care through the support and development of the clinical team members with a strong focus on the continuous improvement of current best practice protocols. Reporting to the Clinical Director and working alongside a second Lead Vet plus a Practice Manager and Clinical Nursing Manager, you be responsible for the line management of around 5 veterinary surgeons carrying out regular 1-1s, PDRs and CPD plans.

The role can be flexed to your clinical interests, applicants that strive for excellent first opinion care standards are welcomed.
    

Details of the role:

•    Up to £65,000 per annum DOE (pro rata for part time)
•    4 day working week with set pattern
•    1.5 weekends in 7 with time back in lieu
•    No OOHs
•    5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
•    RCVS, BSAVA & VDS fees paid
•    External CPD funded
•    Life Assurance
•    Enhanced sickness pay
•    Employer contribution pension scheme

Are you experienced in a leading veterinary surgeon role wishing to pursue a leadership position? Or maybe you are looking for supportive network in which to take this first step? Either way, this could be the role for you!
 
Applicant requirements:
 
To be considered for this position, you must have the following or clearly be able to demonstrate your suitability for the role by showing:
 
•    Relevant veterinary qualification from an accredited university recognised in the UK
•    Up to date CPD
•    Relevant language skills – English
•    Licenced to provide veterinary care in the UK – RCVS registered
•    Right to work in the UK
 
This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide on a daily basis. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.
 
For further information, please contact Sarah Cann at GVC on sarah.cann@gvcvets.com