We have an exciting opportunity for a Rotating Area Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team supporting Medivet Dorchester 24 Hour and surrounding practices including Weymouth, Portland, Beaminster, and others in the local area, providing the stability of a permanent position with the variety and scope of working across multiple practices. You’ll enjoy a pre-planned rota and a structured, consistent working pattern that enables continuity of care and the opportunity to build strong client relationships across a diverse caseload.
The hours for this role are full-time – 40 hours across four 10-hour days, with 1 in 6 weekends at the Dorchester hospital. Part-time opportunities also available for the right candidate if essential. This provides the ideal balance between exposure to a varied caseload and the routine and consistency needed to support your work-life balance and ongoing professional development.
You’ll be travelling between sites, so a full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential (mileage is reimbursed). You’ll be joining a knowledgeable and enthusiastic clinical community, with access to experienced veterinary surgeons (including certificate holders in imaging, medicine, surgery, dermatology and ECC), as well as supportive nursing teams and excellent practice management, offering a progressive and collaborative working environment.
This role is ideal for a veterinary surgeon looking for the stability of a permanent role with the variety, challenge and autonomy of working across multiple sites. You’ll enjoy structured rotas, continuity of care, and the opportunity to develop clinical rapport with colleagues and clients alike.
You should be confident with routine surgeries, comfortable working both independently and in a team, and enthusiastic about furthering your skills within a supportive, forward-thinking hospital network.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to thrive within a dynamic, multi-site role in a beautiful part of the country near the stunning Jurassic Coast.
For an informal and friendly conversation, contact Joanne Gray at 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:
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:
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.
Our fantastic Benefits include:
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.
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.
