This role is offered for a Head Veterinary Surgeon who will be based at the Wareham and Swanage branches. We welcome and encourage all flexible working requests including child-friendly hours. Standard full time involves working a 4-day week (same day off each week), however this is negotiable for the right candidate.
There is no requirement to work out of hours cover as VetsNow are hosted in our Wimborne branch, enabling us to give consistent care to our inpatients without the need to move them back and forwards at the start and end of the day. Saturday mornings are on a shared rota, 8.30am- 12.30pm only.
We aim to prioritise having the flexibility to allow you to pursue your personal career goals and find a fulfilling position that suits your own skills and work-life balance.
The role will consist of some sole charge at our smaller branch surgery in Swanage, as well as working within the larger team at Wareham. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive atmosphere led by our Advanced Practitioners and approachable Leadership Team, which you will become part of.
The role will involve day to day branch leadership, including but not limited to:
* Overseeing the branch vet’s rota
* Leading branch team meetings
* Supporting vets with any clinical complaints
* Supporting and mentoring less experienced vets
* Working alongside the Branch Lead Nurse to provide day to day support for colleagues & involvement in resolving any issues
* Business and branch development
* Attendance of monthly Leadership Team meetings with other Branch Leaders and Senior Leadership Team
The skill set required for this role includes:
* Management aspirations or experience
* Able to deliver high standards of clinical and client care
* Supporting and mentoring other clinicians, sharing your knowledge and experience
* Honesty, integrity and organisational skills
* Team player, respectful to colleagues and setting an example of our ‘just’ culture
* Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
* Surgical proficiency and confidence for routine procedures is desirable
* Confident under pressure and able to multitask
Area:
Dorset is a classically beautiful and scenic place to live. From the breathtaking countryside to the rolling coastal cliffs, it is a place of contrast and natural beauty. There are miles of coastline to spend your days exploring including sandy beaches, imposing cliffs and if you are interested in water sports our harbours offer a huge variety of opportunities from yachting to open water swimming. There’s something for everyone in Dorset!
Away from the beaches we have impressive chalk down hills, lush river valleys and the woods of the precious New Forest on our doorstep. The rural skies are some of the darkest in England, great for stargazing and camping.
The local towns and cities of Salisbury, Southampton, Weymouth and Bournemouth offer great opportunities for cultural experiences, shopping and nights out. The area oozes history from every pore, from the Iron Age hill fort at Bradbury rings and Stonehenge, to Salisbury Cathedral and the classic stately home of Kingston Lacey.
There are direct trains to Southampton and London in under 2½ hours from Wareham, just within reach for a day trip but outside of the home counties commuter belt.
Benefits of being part of the Lynwood Vets and VetPartners Group (pro rata):
* Salary from £60k for the right candidate/dependent on experience
* 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
* £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
* Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeingtreatments – from dentistry to sports massage
* RCVS Membership paid
* Two other membership subscriptions
* VDS cover
* Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
* Discounted veterinary fees
* My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
* Cycle to Work scheme
* CPD/training support
* Company sick pay
We encourage and support you to find your niche within Lynwood, and we are in an exciting phase of growth as a practice, and we would love you to be a part of it!
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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