Job Description

Medivet Bamber Bridge is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and friendly six-vet team in a dynamic role that offers real scope to make an impact. This is a full-time opportunity ideal for someone with at least 3 years of UK small animal practice experience who enjoys a true mix of consulting and surgery, and who's ready to help shape the next chapter of a busy, community-loved clinic.



Our Bamber Bridge practice - known locally as Withy Grove Vets - is an award-winning site in a vibrant suburban location, with excellent links to Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, and stunning local countryside. It's a great base for vets looking for variety in both work and life.



You'll be joining a welcoming team that includes a three-times surgery certificate holder to work alongside and mould the next generation of vets, supported by a brilliant nursing and client care team, plus a dedicated Practice Manager. We also work closely with the nearby Medivet 24-hour hospital and surrounding branches, offering strong clinical collaboration with patients transferring internally for more complex cases.



The clinic is well-equipped, offering a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services including laparoscopy, endoscopy, TTA kit, patella luxation equipment, quality ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray, capnography and ventilators. While the building itself is more traditional and rustic, this creates an exciting opportunity: we're looking for someone who sees the potential, who wants to be part of shaping and improving the practice environment - someone who wants to leave their mark and help lead the practice into a new era.



We're proud to offer a personal, compassionate service to a loyal client base, and we're passionate about mentoring and developing our team. This role would be particularly rewarding for someone who enjoys guiding newer graduates and supporting developing vets in a friendly, refreshing and collaborative setting.

We offer a 4-day week with no OOH, and a fair share of weekend cover (1:3 Saturdays or 1:6 full weekends). We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support a strong work-life balance for the right candidate.



If you're looking for a hands-on role with real autonomy, a chance to grow and mentor others, and an opportunity to be part of something transformative, we'd love to hear from you.



For more information or an friendly, initial chat, please contact 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.