Join our passionate and supportive team at Medivet Edenbridge as a Veterinary Surgeon and be part of something truly special. Nestled in a picturesque town, our Edenbridge practice offers the perfect balance between a close-knit, friendly environment and access to Medivet’s wider network of knowledge, resources, and development opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who thrives on building lasting relationships with clients and their pets, and who enjoys working collaboratively within a small, dedicated team. You'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, continuous development support, and a genuine work-life balance. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for a nurturing place to grow, or an experienced vet seeking a fresh and rewarding change, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in clinical freedom, flexibility, and fostering a culture where every team member feels valued. At Medivet, you’ll be empowered to shape your career, with CPD actively encouraged and funded. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in a place where your voice is heard and your growth matters, Edenbridge is the practice for you.
To find out more or to apply, please contact nicola.fowler@medivet.co.uk – we can’t wait to hear from you.
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.
About us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24-hour veterinary centres.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, 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.
We’re continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care, always there by creating great experiences for our patients, clients, and colleagues through a forward thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.
We love working with talented, like-minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.
