Lead Vet Vacancy, Bexley, London, £70,000

Location Bexley
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Richard Powell

Contact email: richard@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 7888
Published: 5 months ago

We currently have a vacancy for a Head Vet / Lead Vet in the Bexley area of London.

This role would suit a veterinary surgeon looking for their first leadership role.  One where they can not only shape the clinical standard of the practice and learn about the mechanics of practice personnel leadership but also have the opportunity to join the practice as a partner if they wish. 

The role will involve sole charge so applicants should be comfortable with routine soft tissue surgery and medical work ups.  Should applicants have specific interests and want to pursue a certificate, all small animal disciplines can be supported, utilising a neighbouring hospital when required.

The current consists of one veterinary surgeon and four on the nursing team.

The practice is well equipped to provide quality first opinion care including, x-ray, ultrasound, ECG, inhouse lab, dental suite.

The successful candidate will work a 4 day with with light weekends of 1 in 6.  teh benefits package includes:

  • Salary £70k
  • Private Medical Insurance including online GP and councelling
  • Life Assurance
  • Upto 20% bonus scheme
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
  • CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
  • Funded certificate opportunities.
  • Professional fees paid
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
This role is very well connected by public transport and is easily commutable to and from the following areas:

1. Central London

  • Charing Cross, Cannon Street, London Bridge: T
  • Victoria

2. South East London

  • Bexleyheath
  • Abbey Wood
  • Woolwich
  • Eltham:  

3. Kent

  • Dartford
  • Gravesend
  • Sidcup

4. North Kent & South Essex

  • Thamesmead:  l
  • Erith
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre (Greenhithe):  
  • Basildon  

5. South West London

  • Clapham Junction

6. East London

  • Stratford:  
  • Canary Wharf

7. Other Nearby Areas

  • Crayford
  • Plumstead
  • Blackheath & Lewisham:  

Bus Connections

  • 51: Connecting to Orpington and Woolwich.
  • 96: Linking to Bluewater and Woolwich.
  • 89: Serving Lewisham and Slade Green.
  • 486: Connecting to North Greenwich (for the Jubilee Line) and Bexleyheath.
  • B16: Serving Kidbrooke and Bexleyheath.
If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact richard@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.

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