Medivet
Lead Veterinary Surgeon | No weekends and No OOH
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
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- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Country
- GB
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 27 Sept 2026
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the posting
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.
It's not everyday you come across a Vet position where you get your weekends back too which is why we're offering a Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm for the perfect work-life balance.
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
- Full-time – 40 hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm)
- No weekends or out-of-hours
- Clinical autonomy to lead and develop the practice
- Supported by a local team (PM, 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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