Lead Veterinary Surgeon

We are seeking an experienced vet with a passion for both people and pets, to join our 24/7 Hospital in Ellesmere Port. A Lead Veterinary Surgeon will guide our team of vets, ensuring that high standards of clinical care are met through coaching and mentoring. You will be jointly responsible for embedding the Animal Trust Values, creating a caring and nurturing working environment. Working closely with our Practice Manager and Lead Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Your responsibilities will extend to evaluating clinic KPIs and P&L, ensuring optimal performance and the continued success of the hospital.

Responsibilities

Guide our team of vets, ensuring that high standards of clinical care are met through coaching and mentoring; jointly responsible for embedding the Animal Trust Values, creating a caring and nurturing working environment; work closely with Practice Manager and Lead Nurse, playing a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the clinic; evaluate clinic KPIs and P&L, ensuring optimal performance and the continued success of the hospital

Requirements

Strong clinical skillset with a passion for coaching and mentoring; exceptional communication skills, both with clients and the veterinary team; hold or be eager to obtain a VetGDP qualification; experience in performing 1-2-1 meetings and conducting performance management; confident in leading staff meetings and clinical governance meetings

Nice to have

Business acumen (preferred, not essential); interest in assessing business KPIs and P&L

Benefits

6 weeks of holiday per year; 52 weeks sickness benefit; private healthcare; free employee assistance program; RCVS and VDS fees paid; visa sponsorship available; cycle to work scheme; E-Car scheme; store discounts through Vivup; staff discount; contributory pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity package; access to counselling support, including mental health, financial and life counselling (after 12 months of service); funded CPD