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Linnaeus Hospital Lead Veterinary Surgeon (Buckhurst Hill, London) in Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom
Job Title : Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Salary : From £70,000 per annum (FTE) depending on experience
Location : Buckhurst Hill hospital
Job Type : Permanent
Hours : 40hours per week over 4 days (set day off each week). Part time applications welcome.
1 in 4 Saturdays on rota (alternating between and full and a half day).
No nights, no on call and no Sundays.
Opportunity to l ead a collaborative 4-5 vet team in our Buckhurst Hill Hospital , in London. Accommodation available if required .
Situation in Northeast London, Our Buckhurst Hill hospital is ideally Located just a 3 minute walk from the Buckhurst Hill, Central Line underground station, offering great transport links into the City. Equally, the Hertfordshire and Essex countryside is close by, and the beautiful Epping Forest is right on our doorstep.
Currently we have a team of robust general practice clinicians, however further pursuit of one’s own special interests are encouraged and supported. We have an ultrasonographer visiting once weekly to retain our more complex medicine cases in- house. Retention of cases and bond with clients is encouraged also. Additionally, we have an ongoing, excellent relationship with peripatetic orthopaedic/ soft tissue surgeon(s) who are happy to support with orthopaedic and soft tissue cases- including interpreting those challenging orthopaedic xrays!
There is a self-contained flat available within the group, for either short or long-term accommodation if required.
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated veterinary surgeon, who strives to provide the best level of care for all our patients and their owners. This role may also be suitable for someone looking to progress in their career into a leadership position within clinical practice.
You should enjoy working as part of a multi- vet team and be confident in providing mentorship and support to colleagues. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with associates at all levels, which is important to us.
You will be able to prioritise your work based on clinical priority and importance. The successful applicant can expect to work in a happy and supportive environment, with our dedicated experienced nurses, patient care team right through to our client care team.
Your role and responsibilities will be to:
Work alongside the Clinical Director to ensure standards are upheld, with the highest level of clinical care is provided to patients.
Mixture of general practice consultation and surgery days throughout the week. Protected 1 day a week for administration time also.
Ensure assessment of all cases, formulating and implementing preventative, diagnostic and treatment plans as appropriate.
Work collaboratively and mentor colleagues within the practice to do the same.
Review, develop and ensure all treatment is carried out in accordance with practice protocols.
To work alongside and delegate tasks as required with other clinical and support staff.
Benefits include:
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
No Sundays, OOH or on call.
RCVS and VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Recruitment referral reward scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Eyecare voucher scheme.
About us
Palmerston Veterinary Group is a busy first opinion practice with a long-established support team and client base. We are proud to have joined the Linnaeus group, we have maintained our core values of prioritising patient care and giving our vets clinical freedom.
The main hospital is based in the lovely leafy Buckhurst Hill, on our doorstep is the famous Epping Forest, beautiful boutiques and cafes that are all within walking distance from the hospital. Buckhurst Hill is on the central line, so we are in a great location for associates to travel into central London after work for a drink with friends or much needed retail therapy.
We want you to enjoy working with us and feel we can provide a great working environment and can offer a well-managed diary with plenty of time to catch up with admin time, The practices are fully equipped with modern technology, advanced techniques, and practice.