Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and award-winning team full-time at Medivet Maidenbower, located in the heart of beautiful West Sussex.



Nestled amongst acres of rolling woodland, Maidenbower offers a peaceful and scenic environment, with easy access to the South Downs National Park and stunning coastal walks just a short drive away. Perfectly positioned between London and Brighton, and only 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport, the area combines the tranquillity of the countryside with excellent transport links and urban convenience.



Our purpose-built, well-established practice has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality veterinary care to a loyal client base. Designed with both efficiency and comfort in mind, it features modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a thoughtfully planned layout that supports a smooth working environment and an enjoyable daily flow.



You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive team, including an experienced all-round vet, four receptionists, two full-time nurses, and four part-time nurses. Our team is known for its friendly, collaborative approach and shared commitment to delivering the very best care for every patient. You'll have the support you need to develop your skills further (particularly in surgery), and the opportunity to bring your own strengths to a practice that values clinical excellence and teamwork.



We are seeking a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with experience in a busy GP environment and strong sole charge GP skills with a surgical interest ideal. You should be passionate about providing the highest standards of care, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to grow within a positive, collaborative practice.



This is a permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week with a fair share of the weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends at Maidenbower). In return, we offer a competitive salary, reflective of your experience and skills and a welcoming space for development.



If you're looking for a role that offers clinical variety, a supportive team and the chance to enjoy life in one of the most desirable areas of West Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.



For a friendly, informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne at joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk

Responsibilities

Client care:

Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day. Deal with any client complaints and concerns raised in the clinic. Ensure the client receives updates regarding patient care following any procedure. For any out of hours (OOH) or enhanced care, ensure the client is updated regarding patient care and wellbeing.

Patient care:

Carry out any consultations and procedures. Accountable for patient care and monitoring. Responsible for admissions and discharges for procedures (depending on complexity) Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date. Complete a clinical handover and make arrangements for the transfer of any patient requiring OOH or enhanced care. Responsible for prescribing medication and carrying out dispensing checks. All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the vet/lead vet in line with clinical competence.

Standards and Compliance:

Accountable for compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.


Ensure the appropriate regulatory, practice and operational veterinary and nursing standards are implemented in the practice.


Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Commercial performance:

Prepare accurate estimates and costs for clients and ensure payment is made at the same time as the procedure. Take action to minimise debt and support action plans to address any issues with clients. Maximise capacity through the most effective utilisation of clinical skills.

Communications:

Hold engaging clinical meetings with veterinary and nursing teams as required.

Clinical leadership:

Support and carry out colleague clinical mentoring/ development as required. Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community. To continue to deliver exceptional care to clients the Vet and Lead Vet are responsible for mentoring graduates within the clinic. The Nurse and Head Nurse are responsible for coaching the nursing team.

Clinical administration:

Accountable for ensuring lab tests are carried out correctly. Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience

Must be an RCVS registered vet surgeon. Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills. Implementation of a progressive clinical culture. Able to work as part of a team. Experienced in delivering exceptional clinical care to clients and patients. Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic. Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.

Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.