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Fantastic opportunity for a strong Clinical Vet that has mentoring experience

  • Location

    Goodmayes

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Locum

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • End date:

    n/a

  • Salary:

    Up to £75,000 p/a (DOE)

  • Contact:

    Jackie Steca

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -022025-32561

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-22

Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Romford, Essex

Type: Small Animal

Location: Between Romford and Ilford in Essex

Practice Type: Part of a group

About the Practice:

  • This well-established Small Animal Primary Care Practice is located in Essex, just a two-minute walk from local train stations. The practice operates across two dedicated buildings—one for hospital care and another for consultations, featuring separate cat and dog waiting areas and consult rooms.
  • This practice is accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme and is a registered Training Practice (TP) for veterinary nurse education. The practice also holds Silver Accreditation as a Cat-Friendly Clinic.
  • The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
    • A large in-house laboratory
    • Direct digital X-rays
    • Dental X-rays and a dedicated dental suite
    • An ultrasound suite

Team:

  • Access to visiting orthopedic and cardiology specialists
  • The team boasts a diverse range of expertise, spanning anesthesia, emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, animal behavior, patient care, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
  • Additionally, two nurses hold ECC certificates, further strengthening the team’s capabilities.

The Role: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established veterinary team in Essex.

Hours:

  • This permanent, full-time position offers a structured 40-hour workweek over five days
  • With a 1:3 Saturday rotation (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) and time off in lieu.
  • In particular, no out-of-hours work is required.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a passion for mentoring and quality improvement. This role is well-suited to individuals looking to develop their leadership capabilities, possessing strong problem-solving abilities and experience in leading a practice team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients.
  • Leading the veterinary team and ensuring outstanding patient and client service.
  • Contributing to the financial success and operational efficiency of the practice.
  • Upholding the practice’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
  • This is a progressive and client-focused practice that places a strong emphasis on continuous investment in both its facilities and team.
  • The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive work environment with a strong focus on professional development.

Support:

  • Regular team meetings and modern communication tools facilitate efficient information sharing, ensuring a smooth workflow across the practice.
  • Commitment to Wellbeing
  • The group, this practice is dedicated to supporting the physical and mental well-being of all its associates. The practice has a team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across various locations, alongside access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated veterinary professional seeking career progression within a dynamic and forward-thinking practice.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a team that prioritises excellence in veterinary care.

Benefits Package: This role offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, in addition to a day off for your birthday.
  • Payment of RCVS and VDS fees.
  • Funded external CPD opportunities.
  • Access to an extensive free online CPD program.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Staff discount schemes.
  • Life assurance.
  • Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave policies.
  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme.
  • A comprehensive wellness program, including:
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Eyecare voucher scheme
    • Free annual flu jab
    • Cycle to work scheme

Ref: JN -022025-32561

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