Lead Vet - newly refurbished practice

Overview

Are you looking for a role with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of the practice paying up to £70,000

Join our team as our new Lead Veterinary Surgeon at Chester Vets for Pets.

• Lead the clinical team with senior clinical guidance and oversight within the practice, focusing on maintaining high clinical standards and supporting complex case decision-making.
• Be a great team player with proven leadership and communications skills; lead the clinical team with support from the practice manager and owners.
• Provide clinical development support; participate in clinical protocols, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a go-to person for clinical concerns in the absence of the Head Vet.
• Provide support and guidance on clinical cases and treatment plans; promote best practice in anaesthesia, surgery, and patient safety.
• Assist with clinical protocols, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work 30 hours, 3 days a week, and 1 in 5 Saturdays (9:00 am – 12:30 pm) with no Sundays or out-of-hours work.
• Join a wonderful team with good communication and support among colleagues.
• Lead a clinical team while focusing on clinical duties with strong backing from the practice management and owners.

• Competitive Salary:
  Up to £70,000 per annum
• No Out of Hours (OOH):
  Focus on work-life balance with no OOH requirements or Sundays
• Professional Development:
  Funding and encouragement for veterinary management courses or clinical qualifications; professional registration fees fully funded

Chester is a well-known historical city in the Northwest of England, renowned for its Roman city walls and two-tier shopping streets. It offers the best of both worlds: a bustling city centre surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is also less than an hour from both Liverpool and Manchester. The practice itself is located on the outskirts of the city centre to the north and is easily accessible via local transport routes.

The practice is undergoing exciting changes, with new owners implementing improvements to push the practice to new heights. The team currently comprises 7 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 3 receptionists, all led by our practice manager. Our caseload is varied, with a high proportion of insured pets and proactive clients. The team enjoys socialising outside of work through activities such as sporting or charity events, dog walks, escape rooms, or drinks in the pub, which helps strengthen team cohesion.

The Role:

We would like to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. You will work closely with our Practice Owners and be supported by our Head Vet and clinical team to deliver high-quality veterinary care to patients and clients, mentoring junior vets to fulfil their potential within the practice. Ideally, you would have experience in more complicated cases to support and have the knowledge to support junior team members.

As Lead Vet, you’ll share innovative ideas with the practice partners to enhance performance and care standards, daily rota flow, and collaboration with the Practice Owners and Head Vet to drive the practice forward.

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Contact us today to learn more about this opportunity and how you can become a key part of our success story. For further information regarding this role please email or contact Rachael at the support centre on , and someone will respond within one working day.

Apply Now and Lead the Way in Veterinary Excellence!

Location:

CH2 2EB

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves to create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for exceptional talent and potential in our communities.

Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!