We are seeking an experienced vet with a passion for both people and pets. Bikenhead is in search of a Veterinary Surgeon to lead 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, fostering a caring and nurturing working environment.
Working closely with our Practice Manager, 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.
About Animal Trust:
Our mission is to provide affordable veterinary care to sick pets. We are a Community Interest Company, which means we reinvest the majority of our profits into our team and our patients' care. In 2022, we were also officially certified as a B-Corporation because we balance profit with people and the planet.
About You:
Clinical Expertise: Possess a strong clinical skillset with a passion for coaching and mentoring.
Communication Skills: Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both with clients and the veterinary team.
VetGDP Qualification: Hold or be eager to obtain a VetGDP qualification.
Business Acumen: While preferred, it's not essential. We welcome individuals interested in assessing business KPIs and P&L.
Management Experience: Have experience in performing 1-2-1 meetings and conducting performance management.
Confident Leadership: Be confident in leading staff meetings and clinical governance meetings.
Benefits:
- A salary of £61,000-£70,000
- 4 day working week with some weekends
- 6 weeks of holiday per year
- 52 weeks sickness benefit, private healthcare and a free employee assistance program
- RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhance maternity and Paternity package
- Access to counselling support, including mental health, financial and life counselling (after 12 months of service)
- UK and International CPD funded to diploma level.
If you are seeking a role where you can really make a difference, have a varied and exciting caseload , lead a team of exceptional vets and make Veterinary treatment more accessible, this is the role for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- RCVS (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/05/2024