Veterinary Surgeon – Rocester

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The RoleWe have a great opportunity for a full time Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team in our Rocester practice in Staffordshire.The ideal candidate will have experience of small animal practice experience and is confident working sole charge. You must have a client-orientated approach and excellent communication skills, work to a high standard both medically and surgically and have drive and ambition to help develop this practice further.Would consider an applicant who is looking for part time hours.We are looking for an experienced vet with a client-oriented approach and excellent communication skills, ability to work-up cases to a high standard both medically and surgically and have the drive and ambition to help develop this practice further. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years’ UK small animal practice (or UK equivalent) experience. This role requires a motivated vet to work confidently in a leadership position with the ability to look after and develop the team.This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.Salary & Benefits

• Salary package up to £70,000 dependent on experience and includes:
• Medivet vehicle or allowance
• £1,500 CPD allowance with 3 days CPD leave
• VDS, RCVS, BVA fees paid
• A four day week plus 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fantastic career progression
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

We also offer relocation allowances should you move more than 40 miles from your current home address.We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.Please do not hesitate to contact katherine.kingham@medivet.co.uk for further informationKey AccountabilitiesAre you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon that is looking for that next step in your career?Have you thought in the past about setting up your own practice but don’t know where to start?We have an amazing opportunity at Medivet Rocester for a Branch Partner to join the Medivet community, you will be empowered to run your own business with clinical freedom in partnership with Medivet. You will have full support of our Regional teams and Support Centre function along with the well-established team in the practice.As well as your day to day duties within practice caring for your patients and clients, you will play a key role in leading and managing the team. You will have the drive and ambition to develop the practice client base, ensuring high standards of care are always delivered.As qualified MRCVS, you’ll already have good experience gained in small animal practice. You’ll be competent in clinical examination and surgery and confident working sole charge or as part of the wider team. Sharing our values being trustworthy, caring and progressive, you will have all the softer skills essential to working effectively and empathetically, such as good communication skills, mediation experience, and the ability to share knowledge and lead by being an outstanding, positive example to others.Branch Partnership Benefits Include

• Help to decide the best equity model for you and financial support.
• You can own up to 50% of the practice depending on how much you wish to invest.
• Medivet has a dedicated Branch Partnership team to assist with the process.
• Remaining invested in cases, thanks to our Hub and Spoke model with state‑of-the-art equipment and specialists.
• Our Support Centre team to look after and guide you on the non-clinical aspects of running a practice.
• Freedom to practise in the way we were taught at university; our community is built on trust.
• Support and guidance from our Clinical Operations team to enable you to develop your practice.
• Becoming part of an 800 strong vet community, unlike independent practice owners.
• Financial rewards in line with your practice’s success meaning your income could vastly exceed your current salary expectations.
• True work/life balance working four-day weeks, six weeks’ holiday with maternity and paternity benefits.
• Ability to sell your equity at any time, retaining complete control of your career.
• Building the best place to work in the veterinary industry, experiencing genuine job satisfaction.

Skills and Experience The BranchRocester is a charming practice with lots of character and cosy staff break areas.Practice facilities include dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, lab equipment, prep area and equipped theatre.Rocester is a beautiful and quaint village in East Staffordshire. It lies in the triangle of land between the River Churnet and the River Dove. In 1141 the St Mary’s Augustinian Abbey was built on the site now known as Abbey Fields and the practice was previously known as Abbey Fields Veterinary Centre. Rocester lies on the Staffordshire Way, and is the southern terminus of the Limestone way, a footpath which runs 46 miles north to Castleton in the Peak district. This area offers outstanding outdoor pursuits and nature related activities.Apply