Hours: 35 (including some weekend and bank holiday work)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd October 2024
How to Apply: Via our Careers page
Are you an experienced vet with leadership and management skills, looking for a new challenge in a non-commercial environment? Do you want to make a difference by helping both people and animals in need?
We are looking for a new Head of Clinic to join our friendly veterinary team at Mayhew, an animal welfare charity based in Kensal Green, North London. Our well-equipped clinic provides veterinary care for the animals at our rehoming centre, as well as offering free preventative care – primarily neutering and vaccinations – to local pet owners in need. Mayhew is proud of its long history of supporting the most vulnerable animals and their owners in our community.
This is a unique leadership role, managing a small team of 2 vets and 3 nurses. Together, you will provide practical and compassionate care to both our centre animals and pets in the local community. This role would be ideal for someone with experience or a strong interest in shelter medicine and/or community veterinary care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a small clinical team, ensuring high standards of care
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the clinic, including surgeries and diagnostics
- Provide hands-on veterinary care, with time allocated for management and administrative duties
- Advise the charity on veterinary matters and contribute to shaping future programmes
- Work independently and manage your own time effectively
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Registered with the MRCVS with at least 5 years of clinical experience
- Confident in routine first-opinion surgeries and diagnostics
- Experienced in leadership and management, ideally with experience running a clinic
- Flexible, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Comfortable working in sole charge when necessary
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Director or Senior Clinician looking for a more senior role in a charity environment. You’ll gain valuable experience in how charities operate while making a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.
We offer a great work-life balance, with a 35-hour workweek. Our clinic is open Monday to Saturday, so some Saturday and Bank Holiday work is required. There is also a very light on-call requirement, limited to the animals in our care, with additional pay for on-call duties.
Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2 October 2024, we reserve the right to end the vacancy before the closing date; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible
First interview date: First interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams w/c 7 October 2024
Second interview date: Candidates successful at first interview will be invited to visit Mayhew and to have a second interview in person.
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