Joining our professional, personable team in our Earl Shilton practice in Leicestershire, you’ll deliver exceptional care by going beyond consulting to listen and empathising, putting patients and clients first, always. We are seeking a Lead veterinary surgeon to help grow this practice, branch partnership is also available. 

As well as your day to day duties within practice caring for your patients and clients, you will play a key role in leading and managing the team. You will have the drive and ambition to develop the practice client base, ensuring high standards of care are always delivered.

As qualified MRCVS, you’ll already have good experience gained in small animal practice. You’ll be competent in clinical examination and surgery and confident working sole charge or as part of the wider team. Sharing our values being trustworthy, caring and progressive, you will have all the softer skills essential to working effectively and empathetically, such as good communication skills, mediation experience, and the ability to share knowledge and lead by being an outstanding, positive example to others. 

Branch Partnership opportunities within this practice are also available where you can own part of the clinic, have complete clinical freedom whilst receiving full support from the wider Medivet network.

Joining our national network of veterinary surgeons at Medivet, offers exceptional opportunities for career development while enjoying a very competitive salary package.

The role is working 4 days per week plus 1:3 half or 1:6 full weekends. 
Salary package up to £66,469 per annum (FTE)
5 weeks' annual leave 
4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay 
£1,500 CPD Allowance plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE)
RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid 
Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle 
Accommodation allowance 
Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme 
Access to wide range of discounts for days out, high street and holidays. 
100% attendance bonus schemes
1 day 'Pet'ernity Leave 

We also offer relocation allowances should you move more than 40 miles from your current home address. 
We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.
 
Branch: 
Earl Shilton practice has a very long-standing and friendly client base who appreciate the personal service we provide. The practice has a fully supportive team that share enthusiasm for our clients and patients. We work closely with our Roston Drive and Leicester Road practices. 

Earl Shilton is a small town about 5 miles from Hinckley and 10 miles from Leicester. Activities and points of interest in the area include the tropical bird land, scuba diving at Stoney Cove, outdoor pursuits at Stanton Lakes and Fosse Meadows and the King Richard III visitor centre.