The Opportunity
We are located in the affluent Parkstone area of Poole, just a stone's throw from the famous Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs area, ideal for any water sports enthusiasts. There are also benefits from the nearby towns and beaches of Bournemouth and Boscombe, which are all on the beautiful Jurassic coastline. We have excellent local schools and shops within walking distance.
We are looking for a Full-time Vet who is looking to take the next step and become a Lead Vet or Branch Partner in a 2 FTE practice, where work-life balance is one of our core principles. We work a 4-day week, 1 in 3 Saturdays which finish at 12:00. We work together as a happy team providing the highest level of pet care to our patients.
Key Benefits
Private Medical Insurance from day one.
Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
Life Assurance 3 x salary.
Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
Funded certificate opportunities.
VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
Sabbatical based on length of service.
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients, and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:
1. Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
2. Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
3. Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
4. Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
5. Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
6. Engage, mentor, and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
7. Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
8. Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
9. Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Your Skills and Experience
RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
An understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience.
Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
Experience of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
Why work here?
Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals.
We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.
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About Us
At Medivet we’re proud that we’ve been able to achieve steady growth without losing the family feel of the company, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll be joining at a time when Medivet is growing, and you’ll be able to make a real impact on how the business is shaped for the future.
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