Medivet & Partners
Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical / Orthopaedic Lead) – Future 24-Hour Hospital Opportunity
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The Opportunity: Build the Future with Us
Are you looking for a career-defining role where you can truly make your mark? This is your chance to join Medivet Whittlesey at the most exciting moment in our history. We have recently transitioned to a dynamic, Partner-led leadership model. Under our passionate Branch Partner, we have launched an ambitious strategic plan to transform our thriving practice into a state-of-the-art 24-Hour Veterinary Hospital over the next few years. By joining us now, you will play an active, influential role in shaping a regional flagship hospital from the ground up.
The Perfect Clinical Partnership
To drive our hospital expansion forward, we are looking to balance our Branch Partner’s expertise in Small Animal Medicine by welcoming an experienced surgical vet to the team. Ideally, an Advanced Practitioner (or working towards it) and highly confident in orthopaedic procedures, you will:
- Have the unique opportunity to build our surgical caseload
- Take ownership of complex cases that would otherwise be referred out
We are fully committed to backing your clinical freedom and expertise and will work with you to grow our surgical and orthopaedic capabilities—whether that means investing in:
- A new TPLO kit
- Specific orthopaedic instrumentation
- Upgrades to our existing surgical suite to meet your specifications
Why Our Culture is Different
We have proven that clinical excellence and team wellbeing really can go hand in hand. Based in a spacious, bright, and modern clinic in a charming market town, we offer:
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- A perfect blend of a tight-knit community
- An exciting, fast-paced, big-city practice feel
You will be backed by a phenomenal, fully staffed 12-person team, comprising:
- 3 Experienced Veterinary Surgeons
- 4 Dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurses
- 2 Supportive Veterinary Care Assistants
- 3 Welcoming Client Care Assistants
Our High-Spec Setup
We provide the tools you need to practice advanced surgery and medicine:
- Advanced Digital & Dental X-ray
- High-resolution Ultrasound
- Comprehensive In-house Laboratory
- Fully equipped laparoscopic surgery suite
- Advanced eye diagnostics, including Tonovet Plus
- Expansive and modern consult and prep zones designed for optimum patient flow
Further investment in advanced surgical instrumentation is planned as we transition to hospital status.
About You
You are:
- A qualified MRCVS with extensive UK or equivalent clinical experience
- Highly capable in advanced surgery, particularly orthopaedics
- An Advanced Practitioner currently or actively working towards one - highly desirable
- Passionate about clinical excellence and client care
- A supportive presence who wants to develop a practice that values and supports you
- Outstanding in compliance with regulatory, practice, and operational standards
- Collaborative, with a willingness to mentor and lead in your area of expertise
- Motivated to help shape and deliver the practice’s hospital culture
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Benefits
Your career means more than just a rota and a job title. We offer:
Health and Wellbeing:
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
Annual Leave:
- 5 weeks’ base annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
- An extra ‘Day for You’ (a paid day off just for you)
Learning and Development:
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD, and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional Support:
- Fees for RCVS, VDS and BVA paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle:
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role, you will typically:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery, adhering to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, practice standards, and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans and provide these to clients
- Work collaboratively within the supportive team
- Share your skills and support the development of Medivet communities
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