Job Title: Lead Vet
Practice: Village Vet Berkhamsted & St Albans Hospital
Location: Hertfordshire
Role Type: Permanent, Full‐Time
Hours: 42 hours per week across 4 days, including weekends (either 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 full weekend in 6, with time off in lieu)
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum DOE + relocation support available for direct candidates
Why Join Us? Competitive salary of up to £75,000 DOE plus relocation support available for direct candidates
A genuine leadership opportunity with autonomy and influence whilst remaining hands‐on clinically
Strong, stable and supportive team environment with experienced colleagues around you
Join part of a larger network of practices across Hertfordshire and London with collaborative working possibilities available
Team and Practice You'll join an established, stable and genuinely supportive team environment. The Berkhamsted team currently consists of:
1 Veterinary Surgeon (currently working towards an exotic certificate)
4 Registered Veterinary Nurses
4 Client Care Assistants
Given the existing exotics expertise within the team, we are particularly interested in candidates with a stronger bias towards dogs and cats who can complement the current clinical offering.
You'll also become part of the wider Village Vet and St Albans Hospital teams, giving access to additional clinical support, collaboration and learning opportunities.
Village Vet Berkhamsted offers a loyal and affluent client base with a high proportion of insured patients, allowing vets the opportunity to work cases up thoroughly and practice high‐quality medicine. Working alongside St Albans Hospital provides access to a broader caseload, additional equipment, experienced colleagues and a hospital environment that supports ongoing development.
This combination creates an ideal role for someone looking for both autonomy and clinical progression.
Berkhamsted offers the perfect combination of countryside living and excellent connectivity.
Located on the edge of the Chilterns, Berkhamsted combines historic charm, countryside views and a thriving community atmosphere, whilst still offering convenient transport links into London and surrounding areas.
For candidates looking for a better work‐life balance without sacrificing accessibility, Berkhamsted offers an excellent lifestyle opportunity.
What we're looking for Solid UK GP experience (min 5 years), confident managing routine medical and surgical cases independently
Comfortable taking ownership, making clinical decisions and providing leadership within a practice environment
Enjoys mentoring, supporting and collaborating with colleagues to help create a positive team culture
Excellent communication skills and enjoys building strong, long‐term client relationships
Stronger interest in companion animal medicine and surgery, particularly dogs and cats
Passionate about delivering high standards of patient and client care
Previous leadership experience is welcomed but not essential for candidates ready to take the next step into a Lead position.
Benefits 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
Wellness program including: Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Joanne in the recruitment team joanne.gray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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