An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Vet to lead a dedicated team at a well-established veterinary practice in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to drive continuous improvement in clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and help establish the practice as a centre of clinical excellence.
About the Practice:
This purpose-built, spacious veterinary practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by a passionate, skilled team. Many team members are actively pursuing further qualifications, and the practice continually invests in CPD to ensure skill development at all levels. The environment is designed to support both professional growth and exceptional patient care.
Join a Growing Veterinary Network:
- As part of a leading independent veterinary group with a nationwide presence, the practice is committed to delivering outstanding pet care in the local community.
- The group prioritises investment in people and facilities, creating a welcoming, well-equipped environment where colleagues can thrive.
- With modern, spacious surgeries designed for both staff and patient comfort, the practice fosters a calm and supportive atmosphere.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinary leader looking to make a real impact while advancing their career.
The Role:
- As a key member of a surgery’s leadership team, this role is responsible for consistently driving exceptional customer service and clinical care whilst promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services, and treating sick and injured pets.
- This role spearheads continuous improvement of the service capability of the surgery and the upskilling of colleagues in order to become a centre of clinical excellence. In doing so, this role is key to driving turnover and profitability.
- As the surgery’s senior clinician, this role is responsible for all aspects of clinical governance and for helping to steer the overall direction and unify the clinical culture of our organisation
Working Pattern: Full-time - 4 days per week, 1:4 weekends
OOHS: No out-of-hours work is required, but availability for on-call support for overnight inpatients is necessary
The Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled veterinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional care. As a key member of the management team, the Head Vet will provide strategic leadership, inspire clinical development, and ensure the highest standards of evidence-based care. Strong leadership and coaching skills are essential, along with the ability to support and develop the wider team.
Skills & Capabilities: They are looking for an accomplished all-rounder who can develop and coach clinicians to achieve their full potential whilst demonstrating empathy to create an engaging, supportive, and fun working environment. You will be/have:
- A first-class GP Vet. With a firm understanding of the importance of a “diagnostic-first” approach, rather than symptomatic therapy.
- Experience in auditing and leading clinical change from audit processes, complaints, and unexpected significant events.
- Confidence in engaging with customers and their pets and understanding the benefit of augmenting the owner-pet bond.
- A highly engaging and memorable individual who can quickly establish credibility and respect to build strong relationships.
- Sound commercial acumen.
Benefits: To attract and retain top veterinary talent, the practice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- They are offering a salary of circa £70,000 p/a, which will be reflective of skills and experience
- Quarterly recognition payments
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Income protection
- Electric car scheme
- Employee discounts and perks
- Health and well-being support
- Funded professional memberships
- Surgery discounts
- Generous CPD allowance
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Internal leadership training opportunities
Ref: JN -032025-32721
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