Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Due to a recent leadership transition, Medivet Knypersley has an exciting opportunity for a vet to step into a lead role with real autonomy, while still benefiting from a strong and supportive wider team network.
You’ll have the chance to shape the direction of the practice and make a genuine impact, all within a well-supported environment.
The Role
4 days per week
1 in 6 weekends at Medivet Nantwich 24h
Fair share of bank holiday and OOH rota
Clinical autonomy to lead and develop the practice
Supported by a local team (RVN, HVN, VCA, CCA) and nearby Nantwich clinics
The Practice
Well-equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house lab, plus access to advanced diagnostics (including CT and endoscopy) via Medivet’s network.
Why Join?
Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (receive upto an extra 20% of your earnings!)
Make the practice your own and influence its future direction
Clear pathway to partnership for the right individual (if interested)
Backed by a collaborative and experienced support network
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
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