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Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for the next step in your career to a Clinical Lead? Join a practice where you will be fully supported and can make a real difference in the clinical standards in the practice paying up to £80,000 (DOE,FTE)
A rare opportunity has come available for an experienced vet to join our colleagues at Sutton Coldfield and step into the Clinical Lead role The practice has very low turnover of staff allowing us to develop all our colleagues This is ideally a full-time position but there is flexibility to work the shift patterns that suit you allowing you a real work-life balance We can support CPD and certificates We have visiting specialists including Orthopaedics 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am to 1pm – these Saturdays are for emergencies only and will be sole charge You will get the opportunity to mentor junior staff and set protocols Our colleagues well-being is vital for us and to support this we have 2 qualified Mental Health First Aiders in practice
About Us
With more than 440 small animal practices across the country, of all shapes and sizes, Vets for Pets is one of the largest UK veterinary groups and offers Veterinary Surgeons a range of opportunities, including the opportunity to run your own practice. However, what really makes Vets for Pets a unique opportunity is that it is run locally, providing our local teams the time and opportunity to support their local community. This means you can join a team that can support your individual needs while offering you a bespoke introduction to the practice, local community, and caring for our patients!
At Vets for Pets Sutton Coldfield, we have a new opening for a full-time veterinary surgeon to join our experienced colleagues. As a team, we pride ourselves in our professional, fun, and friendly family feel. Let’s be honest – We spend 25 – 40 hours a week at work, so quality time with your work colleagues is the key to success.
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Our practice is a deceptively large stand-alone practice, that has undergone an extension giving us a lovely spacious workspace. With 4 consult rooms, X-Ray room, Isolation wards, separate cat and dog wards, a spacious theatre, and a separate room for dirty procedures.
The team consists of 5 Vets, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 2 Student Veterinary Nurses completing placement who are all supported by the Practice Manager and 3 Client Care Advisors. We are also lucky enough to have an insurance administrator to help us in the team. We also have visiting specialists in Orthopaedics and heart scans
About This Role
This role is ideally for full-time hours, but this can be worked in a number of flexible options which the practice is open to discuss. This will include Saturday work which is currently worked on a 1 in 4 basis 9am to 1pm.
As the clinical lead, you will take on the day-to-day responsibilities in leading the clinical team and guiding the junior team members. You will also be expected to help set new protocols and ensure that clinical standards remain high.
In return, we can offer you:
- Generous salary up to £80,000 (DOE, FTE)
- 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
- CPD allowance and support to further your clinical interests
- Paid memberships
- Contributory pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
- Colleague of the month Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our 2 qualified Mental Health First Aiders
- 20% off at Pets at Home, Groom room & Petplan insurance policies
- Reward Hub recognition program where instant monetary rewards are given
- Well-being centre – for money tools, budget planning, loan calculator, and financial information is available.
- Access to counselling if required – Mental health, Self care, Managing stress, and many more.
- Colleague hardship fund – if these financial times become difficult
- Access to our colleague online platform that provides discounts at over 800 high street retailers, services instore and online
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If all of this isn’t enough to persuade you to join our winning team and share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then take a look at our website and Facebook page to see our team. If you would like to hear more about working with us, please contact Rach on Rachael.bury@vets4pets.com, and we will get back to you within 1 working day.
Location
B73 5AB
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect, and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!
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