Lead vet vacancy, Central Bedfordshire

Location Biggleswade
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8206
Published: 2 days ago
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Are you an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon looking for the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team in central Bedfordshire where exceptional care for both pets and clients is at the heart of everything we do.
This practice is committed to providing outstanding veterinary care. They are fully equipped to support your work, featuring separate waiting areas for dogs and cats, two consultation rooms, a fully equipped theatre, an x-ray suite, and an ultrasound machine. They also offer a dedicated staff room, providing a comfortable space for you to recharge and foster a supportive, collaborative work environment.
The Role:
As a qualified MRCVS, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, deliver exceptional clinical care, and drive the practice’s success. You’ll have autonomy in your clinical decision-making while working closely with a supportive team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. They’re looking for someone who shares their values of trust, care, and progress – someone who thrives in building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.
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 3x salary
  • Quarterly bonus scheme, earning 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 personal use
  • Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
  • Funded certificate opportunities
  • Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
  • VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
  • Sabbatical based on length of service
  • Interest-free Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support
Your Role & Responsibilities:
  • Provide exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, keeping them informed and reassured
  • Lead your team with clinical excellence, ensuring high standards of regulatory and operational compliance
  • Mentor and develop your team, sharing knowledge and enhancing their skills
  • Collaborate with the Practice Manager to drive commercial success, focusing on key metrics
  • Support and implement clinical best practices, helping elevate standards
  • Pro-actively engage with staff to share knowledge and best practices
Your Skills and Experience:
  • RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
  • Proven clinical leadership skills
  • Ability to deliver exceptional care to both patients and clients
  • Experience in mentoring and developing colleagues to create a progressive clinical culture
  • Demonstrated success in maximising commercial performance
  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with the ability to coach and inspire your team
Interested?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment! Then contact us
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@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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