Head Veterinary Surgeon

Head Veterinary Surgeon – Exotics SpecialistIf you are looking for an exciting new role and the opportunity to grow your career, then we have the perfect role for you at a practice near Leicester! Please read the job description below.About you and the role:This is an ideal role for a vet who is either ready to take the next step in their career into a lead role, or who are already in a similar position and are wanting a new challenge and to gain more experience.If experienced, you will ideally be confident with all routine surgical and medical cases, an interest in orthopaedics would be advantageous but is not essential. We have a high exotics caseload so ideally, we are looking for a Head Vet who has strong exotics experience. You should be keen to take on a supportive role and demonstrate key skills including building strong relationships with clients, patients, and the wider team. You will manage a team of 5 vets - supporting the vets clinically and managing the team in the daily running of the practice. People management experience is advantageous.This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and a rota basis and there is no OOHs.About us:You will be working alongside Partners and a friendly team of 5 Vets, 5 Nurses, two student nurses and 2 Animal Care Assistants.The practice is based in the centre of town, offering free onsite parking, a train station within a couple of minutes' walk, easy access to the M1 and just 40 minutes from both East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport.We are a small animal practice with a high caseload of exotics. The practice is modern and spacious with state of the art equipment including digital X-ray, in-house laboratory, and ultrasound and multi parameter.What we can offer:Bank holiday rota is shared equally 3/4 per yearSalary starts at £70,000 depending on experienceSalary for an experienced vet is dependent on experience - this can be discussed on interview4.6 weeks annual holiday, raising to 5.6weeks after 2 year service, birthday off£1,500 CPD allowance - CPD is encouragedRCVS/VDS fees paidNo sole charge or out of hoursLarge exotic case load - increasing steadily as only local exotic vetsExotic equipment on siteVet undertaking Exotic Certificate currently20% store discount35% discount on veterinary feesClose to the motorway and 30-45 mins from two airportsAn hour drive to natural beauty spots such as Peak DistrictMidlands based - easily accessible to major cities like Nottingham, Manchester and London. Located close by to the train stationJob ID 34629
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