We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and compassionate team at Medivet Brighton full-time. A well-established practice located in the heart of one of the UK’s most iconic and vibrant cities. Brighton is famed for its inclusive culture, independent spirit, creative energy and seaside charm; with its famous beach, lively lanes, festivals, cafés and art scene all just minutes from the practice. Whether you’re into live music, coastal walks, great food or quirky shopping, Brighton offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match.
Our practice is known locally for its warmth, kindness and continuity of care, and we’re proud to have built a strong reputation among our loyal client base. We’re a two-vet clinic, supported by a close-knit team including one full-time HRVN, a part-time RVN, a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant, two Client Care Assistants (one full-time and one part-time), and a dedicated Practice Manager. We’re now looking for a new Veterinary Surgeon to join the team and help lead the practice forward with confidence, compassion and enthusiasm.
The clinic is well-equipped with dental and digital x-ray, ultrasound, a full in-house laboratory, kennels and a dedicated theatre, giving you the tools and space to deliver exceptional patient care with a strong balance of surgery and consults.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Vet looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. A minimum of 2 years UK experience would be ideal. If you’re passionate about small animal care, thrive in a team-focused setting, and want to make a real impact in a community-minded practice, we’d love to hear from you. This role is 40 hours per week.
For an initial, informal conversation, please contact 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.
