Head Small Animal Vet - Ark Veterinary Clinic

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head Vet to join our team. We are a one branch practice based in Burgess Hill.

We are seeking someone with great clinical skills in surgery and medicine, ideally with prior management experience. This role would involve direct line managing of other vets and you would report to the Practice Director. Our candidate would be looking to take the next step forward in their career to help grow our clinical side, and support the management team with clinical governance and working towards our PSS assessment and further awards.

We have a great supportive team at the group, with a Head nurse managing a team of RVNs, SVNs and patient care assistants. You will also work closely with the Senior Practice Director and Practice Administrator. Our practice boasts a loyal client base, with a high proportion of clients on our Healthy Pet Club.

This role includes administration work as part of management of the vet's team including rotas, and time will be allocated for this accordingly. This is primarily a clinical role leading the clinical team with the Head Nurse on a day to day basis.

This is a full time position, our rota comprises of no OOH work and Saturdays are on rota. In return we can offer excellent work life balance, as well as:

• Salary of £55,700 to £70,000 per annum (Negotiable on experience)


• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)


• CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!


• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme


• Long Service Holiday - receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS


• Workplace pension scheme


• CVS Refresh - one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!


• Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!


• Maternity/Adoption Pay - 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay


• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave


• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!


• Discounted pet treatments


• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most


• Performance bonus scheme


• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)


• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate


• Relocation package