Remuneration
£40000-65000 per annum dependent on skill level, qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vet Surgeon in a new practice with imminent refurbishment works at Medivet Southfields.
Southfields is a busy practice usually running between 150 to 180 consults weekly plus surgeries (soft tissue surgery, dentals procedures, eyes surgery, investigation imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound, blood laboratory in house, etc.) so someone with a keen to desire to progress their experience in this area would be ideal.
The supportive, close-knit team is composed of a Branch partner, 2 SVNs, 1 CCA and 1 VCA with a Practice manager.
This role is a full time position, 40 hours across four days per week. Additionally, will require one weekend in every six, on call twice a year, and covering bank holidays on a rota basis at the nearby Richmond 24-Hour Hospital
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.
