The Vet
Deputy Head Vet - with GP experience
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Deputy Head Vet
We're looking for a Deputy Head Vet with 3+ years' UK GP experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care whilst supporting and developing those around them. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Vet ready to take the next step into leadership or someone already in a leadership role looking for a fresh challenge.
You'll play a key role in delivering outstanding preventative healthcare, diagnosing and treating sick and injured pets, while supporting the Head Vet in driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues and helping shape the future of the surgery. You'll be an excellent communicator, enjoy coaching others and thrive as part of a collaborative, supportive team. The role ideally would be 4 set days a week, and include a 1 in 4 weekend rotation. We understand the need for flexibility so would be happy to discuss other options.
Benefits
To attract and retain the best in the business, we offer a great range of benefits, including:
- Quarterly recognition payment
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Income protection
- Electric car scheme
- Boost employee benefits and discounts
- Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
- Funded memberships
- Surgery discounts
- Generous CPD allowance with support for certificates
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Internal leadership training and development
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A little more about us at The Pet Vet Rotherham
You'll get to work in our purpose-built, modern veterinary practice with outstanding facilities and a talented multidisciplinary team who are passionate about providing exceptional care to every patient.
Our colleagues have a wide range of interests and many are working towards postgraduate certificates, creating an environment where learning, collaboration and continuous development are encouraged every day. As Deputy Head Vet, you'll have the opportunity to influence clinical standards, mentor fellow vets and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the practice.
Our Surgery Offers Fantastic Facilities And Technology, Including
- 9 consultation rooms
- 4 operating theatres
- Dedicated dental suite
- Ultrasound suite
- CT imaging suite housing our 128-slice CT scanner
- 2 dog wards
- 2 cat wards
- 2 preparation areas
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Being part of The Pet Vet family
We're part of the UK's largest independent, family-owned veterinary group with a nationwide presence. We provide exceptional care within the local communities we serve, helping pets live longer, happier and healthier lives with the families who love them.
Our purpose-built surgeries are light, spacious and equipped with the latest technology, giving our teams everything they need to provide outstanding patient care. We're committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported to grow, customers receive an exceptional experience and clinical standards continue to evolve.
Whether your ambition is to become a Head Vet in the future or to further develop your leadership skills while remaining hands-on clinically, we'll provide the support, mentoring and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
There's never been a better time to join The Pet Vet.
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