Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Veterinary Surgeon for our new clinic in Hemel Hempstead. The role would involve undertaking management responsibilities, as well as continuing with clinical duties.

Role & Responsibilities
This senior veterinary surgeon role will see you to take on the management of the Vets Now clinic team, ensuring that your clinic delivers high clinical standards and exceptional levels of customer service. In addition to the management of the Vets Now team you will also be central in development of local relationships with your member practices.

Of course this role will also provide you to provide veterinary care to urgent and critical patients, seeing a varied case load on most shifts, ensuring you work within a stimulating and interesting work environment. Vets Now are committed to continually developing the standards of clinical care we provide and as Senior Veterinary Surgeon you will work closely with your Regional Clinical Manager to help drive clinical standards.

As a manager you will also have responsibility for the financial success of your clinic and along with you Regional Business Manager you will ensure that the clinic meets its full potential and is a successful part of the Vets Now network. You will be fully supported in running the clinic by a Regional Team (clinical and non-clinical support) and in addition to this you will receive an excellent induction and ongoing management training programme.

"Being a senior veterinary surgeon at Vets Now has given me the opportunity to create a culture of high clinical standards, teamwork and a focus on customer satisfaction within my clinic. I love the level of responsibility that this role has given me, as whilst this management position offers the satisfaction of seeing your clinic thrive you don't have to take on the risk involved with owning your own practice."
Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Vets Now

Who we're looking for
An ideal candidate will have strong surgical abilities and be very confident working sole charge. You must be fully qualified, RCVS listed with at least 6 months small animal experience within an English speaking practice. You should also be a strong team player with an enthusiasm to develop your management skills and the ability to lead, motivate and develop the team.

Working Pattern
As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon one of your responsibilities is the management of the vets’ rota; but as a guide, a typical Full Time shift pattern would involve working 3 nights per week along with a share of weekend days and public holidays. Your working hours will be split between clinical work and management duties. Shift times, are to be confirmed, but are likely to be a share of: Monday to Friday nights from 6.30pm to 8.30am, Saturday night 6pm-9am and Sunday night 6pm to 8.30am), plus a share of weekend day shifts (Saturdays 12noon-6pm, Sundays 9am-6pm) and your share of bank holidays.

Clinic Description
Opening in June 2010, Vets Now Hemel Hempstead is based in a spacious RCVS Tier 2 accredited private practice. We are conveniently located in central Hemel Hempstead on the junction of Midland Road and Alexandra Road. The practice has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment and extension, designed by an architect specialising in veterinary projects, making for an extremely modern, comfortable and well equipped working environment. Facilities include additional consulting rooms, isolation area, operating and diagnostic suites plus extended separate kennelling for dogs and cats.

Your CPD
We’re passionate about developing our people and their skills. You’ll receive clinical skills development and paid CPD through our tailored On-Site Training Programme, a thorough induction including ECC refresh and management training, as well as a very generous CPD allowance to develop your own particular ECC areas of interest.

Your Package
You will be well rewarded as we offer a competitive salary, with access to a flexible benefits package, which can be tailored to meet your individual needs and lifestyle. You’ll also be eligible for our Clinic Bonus Scheme, which for an on target performance can add at least 2.5% of your salary. In addition, we provide a regional allowance in selected locations.

Other lifestyle benefits include generous discounts with a wide range of leading UK and international retailers and the holiday allowance for full time permanent employees is 28 days (pro rata for part time).

Next Steps
If the enjoyment of Emergency and Critical Care, developing you career and management skills, along with our culture, a better work/life balance and the training is appealing then please get in touch!

To apply please click the ”Apply now” button below, or for an informal chat about this or other roles, please call us on 01383 841181.