Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Added 30 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2240 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,500, and Medivet & Partners is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
As Lead Vet, you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas and leadership style to the clinic, build strong relationships with the local community and create an outstanding client experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop and lead a supportive, high-performing team while maintaining excellent clinical standards. We’re looking for an experienced vet ready to take the next step, whether you’re already a Lead Vet or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a leadership opportunity. You’ll be responsible for: -Delivering excellent clinical care -Building strong client relationships and growing the client base -Recruiting, leading and developing the team -Creating a positive culture and outstanding client experience -Taking ownership of the clinic’s future development
Responsibilities
Client care:
Responsibilities
Client care:
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.
- Manage any client concerns or complaints raised in the clinic.
- Ensure the client receives updates on patient care following all procedures.
- For any out of hours (OOH) or enhanced care, ensure the client is updated on patient care and wellbeing.
- Carry out patient consultations and procedures.
- Accountable for patient care and monitoring.
- Responsible for admissions and discharges for procedures (depending on complexity).
- Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
- Complete a clinical handover and make arrangements for the transfer of any patient requiring OOH or enhanced care.
- Responsible for prescribing medication and carrying out dispensing checks.
- All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the vet/lead vet in line with clinical competence. Lead Vet JD V4 01/2024
- Accountable for compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
- Understand the commercial performance drivers in the clinic such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), nurse and vet appointments, sale of products and material margin.
- Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise the commercial performance of the clinic.
- Prepare accurate estimates and costs for clients and ensure payment is made at the same time as the procedure.
- Take action to minimise debt and support action plans to address any issues with clients.
- Maximise growth and revenue opportunities through the most effective utilisation of clinical skills and capacity.
- Effectively deliver timely clinical communications to veterinary and nursing teams sharing news of changes or improvements to processes or practice standards, Social Ecosystem Model (SEM) outcomes etc.
- Ensure clinical teams are aware of new or evolving practice standards.
- Hold engaging clinical meetings with veterinary and nursing teams as required.
- Carry out colleague clinical mentoring as required ensuring clear development plans and support are in place.
- Pro-actively support sharing clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community.
- To continue to deliver exceptional care to clients the Vet and Lead Vet are responsible for mentoring graduates within the clinic. The Nurse and Head Nurse are responsible for coaching the nursing team.
- Accountable for ensuring lab tests are carried out correctly.
- Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager as required.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
- Must be an RCVS registered veterinary surgeon.
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
- Has an understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience.
- Experienced in delivering exceptional clinical care to clients and patients.
- Implementation of a progressive clinical culture.
- Knowledge of driving strong commercial performance through the most effective allocation of clinical activity.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Medivet & Partners, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2240 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~8k in sampleP25 £40k~P75 £67k
£40kmedian £53kgoing rate £50k£67k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Medivet & Partners holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2240 going rate of £49,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.