At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in emergency and critical care for pets.
- Company: Vets Now, a supportive and innovative veterinary clinic.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation allowance, private medical insurance, and generous leave.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with potential for full-time opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Senior veterinary experience with strong leadership and mentorship skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes
Bonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus pro rata plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Milton Keynes clinic, we’re looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front - inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most. Milton Keynes has excellent transport links and a variety of leisure and cultural attractions. Its proximity to London, relatively affordable cost of living compared to the capital, and green spaces are frequently highlighted as reasons for relocation.
Lead with Clinical Excellence
As Senior Vet, you’ll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You’ll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You'll have responsibility for:
- Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
- Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
- Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
- Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic
This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.
Work-Life Balance That Works for You
This part time role averages 32 hours per week, includes protected time for leadership duties and meetings, and will follow the rota pattern below:
- Week 1: Tuesday and Wednesday 19:00-08:30
- Week 2: Monday 19:00-08:30, Saturday 16:00-23:00 and Sunday 19:00-08:30
- Week 3: Tuesday 19:00-08:30
- Week 4: Monday 19:00-08:30, Saturday 16:00-23:00 and Sunday 19:00-08:30
For those seeking more hours, we can explore a full-time arrangement, working an average of 40 hours per week.
Rewarding Work, Your Way
We look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Salary up to £100,000 DOE pro rata
- Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
- Seven weeks annual leave pro rata
- RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS cover
- Private medical insurance
- Family-friendly policies – enhanced maternity, paternity
