The Opportunity:

Full time Vet Surgeon 4 days per week with a fair share of weekends which can be open for discussion to join the team at Medivet Basingstoke. 

Run by experienced Branch Partner Tjitske  who has an abundance of experience and has been running the practice for a couple of years now, close knit team who work extremely well together with a loyal client base with the majority having pet insurance to allow continuity of care.

Our spacious practice has a reception area with a separate dog and cat waiting area, two good sized consulting rooms, a large prep area with 2 large walk-in kennels and separate dog and cat kennel space. The practice is accredited cat and dog friendly.

Our fully equipped clinic also has a digital x-ray in an imaging room and a large theatre. The branch also has a large first floor which includes an office, staff room, storage and space for future expansion. On the first floor the practice regularly hold puppy classes a couple of times a week with a behaviourist.

Part of the Chineham Centre, it has a strong local catchment with an excellent mix of tenants including Tesco, M+S Food and Boots, together with an abundance of free parking close to the practice making it accessible and convenient for customers and patients alike. With a lovely walking area close by. Our clients also have an offer to get 10% off at the local coffee shop while waiting for their pets. 

To find out more about this opportunity please email carlie.smith@medivet.co.uk for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities:

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us:

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.