Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Lead Veterinary Surgeon 

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Location: Park Vet Group, Scraptoft Lane, Leicester 

Job Type: Permanent, full-time (flexible working patterns can be discussed) 

Hours: 40 hours over 4-5 days with a 1:4 Saturday rota (8.30am-2pm and 1:15 Sunday (8am-7pm paid extra) no nights, we have a dedicated night team!  Bank holidays on a rota (paid extra).

An exciting Leadership opportunity for a confident Vet in Leicester!

We are seeking a Lead Vet to line manage a wonderful team of 2 other Vets at our wonderful Scraptoft Lane clinic, in Leicester, with the support of a Practice Manager, and Clinical Director. The role will have a clinical focus, with 0.5 days per week admin time.

The Park Vet Group is based in the wonderful city of Leicester which is the largest city in the East Midlands. We have excellent travel links, access to good schools and beautiful countryside. Leicester is a modern city steeped in years of history and there is lots to do locally whether you enjoy the great outdoors or prefer the hustle and bustle of the city.

Why join us?

• This role is based entirely at our Scraptoft Lane clinical with full support for our 24hour Glenfield Hospital.
• Join a wider team certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and emergency critical care and we have dedicated 24-hour nursing and vet teams ensuring a great work-life balance.
• In-house CT, Dental suites equipped with dental X-ray, Video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment and we are proud to have Cat-Friendly Status across our practices and a Gold award for our Glenfield site.  
• As a team, we often discuss clinical cases and have monthly team meetings to share knowledge and communications. We welcome supporting certificate studies for our associates, if you have a particular interest, you are welcome to discuss it with us! 
• We prioritise the physical and mental health of our staff through our wellness programs including personalised rota to maximise work-life balance, mental health support with access to counselling services and stress management resources as well as monthly well-being events, workshops in stress management, positive psychology, and Vet life – wellbeing in the profession. We are also working towards becoming an endometriosis-friendly employer.

What we are looking for?

• RCVS registration and a minimum of 5 years general practice experience.
• Existing line management experience is desirable but not essential, there is development support into leadership for the right person.
• A passion for leading and encouraging team development. GDP advisor or desire to become a GDP Advisor.
• Ability to perform routine neutering (cats and dogs of all sizes) without support – including FLANK cat spays 
• Ability to perform abdominal ultrasound, TFAST and AFAST imaging without support 
• Ability to perform exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomy and enterotomy without support 
• Confidence with routine consults in 15 minuets and routine dental cases.

Here's a bit more about what it's like to be part of the team at Park Vets! https://vimeo.com/1012392569 

What we offer

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• Paid lunch break
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

We value dedication and loyalty, and we’re committed to helping our employees build long, fulfilling careers with us. Our vets and nurses often highlight the opportunities for professional development and career progression, including continued education: with support for attending conferences, workshops, and pursuing further qualifications.

We work closely with Willows, a local referral centre, to run additional in-house CPD events. Career Advancement, clear pathways for progression within the practice, from junior roles to leadership positions and recognition programs where we celebrate long service and exceptional contributions to the team and practice. 

About us

Park Vet Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

We would love to hear from you, please contact lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk if you have any questions about the role or to apply, please complete the application form below.

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