Animal Trust
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
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Lead Veterinary Surgeon
We are seeking an experienced vet with a passion for both people and pets, to join our 24/7 Hospital in Shrewsbury. A Lead Veterinary Surgeon will guide our team of vets, ensuring that high standards of clinical care are met through coaching and mentoring. You will be jointly responsible for embedding the Animal Trust Values, creating a caring and nurturing working environment.
Working closely with our Practice Manager and Lead Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Your responsibilities will extend to evaluating clinic KPIs and P&L, ensuring optimal performance and the continued success of the hospital.
Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury Hospital is a 24-hour facility committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. With dedicated staff managing both incoming cases and inpatients, we offer two theatre suites (one for advanced surgeries), a dental suite, and separate wards for dogs and cats, highlighting our commitment to feline-friendly care. Our practice includes five consulting rooms to accommodate a diverse caseload, including soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. Join us and work alongside our advanced clinical team, which includes surgical certificate holders
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About Animal Trust
Our mission is to provide affordable veterinary care to sick pets. We are a Community Interest Company, non-profit organisation, which means we reinvest the majority of our profits into our team and our patients' care.
Our free consultations and transparent pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need
About You
- Clinical Expertise: Possess a strong clinical skillset with a passion for coaching and mentoring.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both with clients and the veterinary team.
- VetGDP Qualification: Hold or be eager to obtain a VetGDP qualification.
- Business Acumen: While preferred, it's not essential. We welcome individuals interested in assessing business KPIs and P&L.
- Management Experience: Have experience in performing 1-2-1 meetings and conducting performance management.
- Confident Leadership: Be confident in leading staff meetings and clinical governance meetings.
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Rota
- 40 hours over a 4 day week
- 2:9 Weekends
Benefits
- 6 weeks of holiday per year
- 52 weeks sickness benefit, private healthcare and a free employee assistance program
- RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- Visa sponsorship available.
- Cycle to work scheme
- E-Car Scheme
- Store discounts through Perkbox
- Staff discount 20%
- Contributory pension scheme 4%
- Enhance maternity and Paternity package
- Access to counselling support, including mental health, financial and life counselling
- Funded CPD
If you are seeking a role where you can really make a difference, have a varied and exciting caseload mixed caseload, lead a team of exceptional vets and make Veterinary treatment more accessible, this is the role for you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive for all employees.
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