Lead Vet - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Independent Vetcare Limited

Description

The RoleHeath Vets have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Vet to join their friendly team.

Every day at our practice is different, you will carry out 15-minute consults, with time to read up cases and call clients, so we don't leave at the end of a day with a long to-do list Due to the sole charge, we are looking for some experience in consulting, the role will also include some surgery time, but this can be altered if you prefer the medical aspect.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving excellence in customer service and clinical care whilst promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services, and treating sick and injured pets.

Our working day is 9 am-7 pm with a lunch break in the middle.

We use a dedicated emergency service, so we don't do nights or weekends, (other than rota's Saturday mornings 9 am-1 pm).

We want our staff to have an excellent work/life balance, our full-time vets work a 4-day week and always get the same day off each week so this can be achieved.

The salary is up to 80,000 + benefits (subject to experience).About UsWe are a well-established, first opinion practice based in Cardiff, with access to an excellent mix of countryside and city life Across our 3 branches, we are well-equipped with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, K laser, u/s scanner, Laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment, and dental x-ray.

Our facilities allow us to do as much as we can in-house, allowing our vet's full clinical freedom.

Our team is made up of 5 vets, 6 nurses and a dedicated support function including our experienced practice manager.

Across the team we have a wealth of experience so there is good support both surgically and medically - all of us are willing to help one another and discuss cases.

Applicant RequirementsAn experienced veterinary surgeon is required, ideally, with leadership and management knowledge relevant experience preferred but mentoring and support is available.

You will have strong communication, organisational and people management skills, and understanding that as a senior vet you must lead by example.

Knowledge of veterinary finance is highly desirable. RCVS membership and the right to work in the UK is essential. Clean driver's license required.
Because our employee's matterWe recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -Work life balance6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
WellbeingPrivate medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development1500 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get 1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional MembershipsBVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
AdditionalPawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Relocation allowance up to 5000

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.