Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Lurgan, County Armagh

cGBP80,000 DOE (up to GBP96,800 OTE)

Medivet have an opportunity for a lead veterinary surgeon to join the team at our practice in Lurgan.

Lurgan William Street is a well-equipped, purpose built and newly renovated practice with capacity for five vets and an exceptional team who work well together and enjoy coming to work every day in the happy and relaxed atmosphere. They have a long standing and loyal client base and receive positive feedback from the pet owners who use the service.

Lurgan is a charming town known for it's rich history, picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, it offers a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional Irish charm. Nearby Lough Neagh provides opportunities for recreational activities and scenic walks while the town itself boasts quaint shops, cozy caf??s and traditional pubs. The practice itself is close to the train station which has good links to Portadown in one direction and Belfast and Bangor in the other while the M1 will get you into Belfast in just over an hour.

At Medivet we're always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, it's this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work and our mission to deliver progressive, around the clock care means our teams have the very best equipment and treatment options available.

As the Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the veterinary team and ensuring the provision of exceptional medical care to our patients. Your leadership skills, clinical expertise, and passion for animal welfare alongside the support we provide through our regional teams and support centre will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the practice, your team and yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and guidance to the veterinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all patients and clients.

Conduct thorough examinations and diagnose medical conditions, formulating effective treatment plans.

Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.

Prescribe medication.

Offer expert advice to pet owners, addressing their concerns and discussing treatment options.

Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

Maintain patients medical records.

Uphold compliance with all legal and ethical standards in veterinary medicine.

Assist in recruiting and training new veterinary staff with the support of the relevant support centre teams.

Manage the performance, budget and overall profitability of the practice with support from regional teams.

Benefits:

Lead vet contribution scheme - make up to an extra 20% of your base salary per quarter.

Relocation package of up to GBP2000.

GBP1500 CPD allowance and 3 days paid CPD leave per year.

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Payment of RCVS, VDS & BVA fees.

Funded certificate opportunities.

24 hour access to wellbeing and employee assistance program.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Leadership training.

Pension scheme.

Paid sabbatical after five years' service.

Annual pay reviews.

Additional paid leave for exceptional attendance.

Colleague purchase scheme.

Hapibenefits - Receive a range of discounts on your shopping, entertainment and meals out.

This is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career by joining the growing Medivet community, for more information on this role please contact Maxine at or Dan at

Job Reference: VET01963

Salary: Up to GBP80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person