ECC Lead Veterinary Surgeon: Lead, Mentor & Hands-On Care

purovets; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

RCVS fees included

VECCS/VDS membership

Pension contributions

Job summary

Purovets in Gateshead seeks an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head up our busy ECC clinic. You will lead clinical standards, mentor a veterinary team and drive continuous improvement while staying hands-on with a varied emergency caseload.

The role offers leadership responsibilities within a supportive network, a strong emphasis on staff development and high-quality patient care in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced ECC clinician ready to take leadership while remaining clinically involved.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support veterinary teams.
• Strong focus on clinical standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and maintaining high standards of clinical care
• Supporting the training, development and wellbeing of the veterinary team
• Mentoring colleagues and identifying opportunities for clinical progression
• Driving service improvement and clinical innovation
• Remaining hands-on with a varied emergency and critical care caseload
• Collaborating with the wider Vets Now network and referral centres

Skills

Leadership

Emergency care

Mentoring

Team development

Job description

Purovets in Gateshead seeks an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head up our busy ECC clinic. You will lead clinical standards, mentor a veterinary team and drive continuous improvement while staying hands-on with a varied emergency caseload.

The role offers leadership responsibilities within a supportive network, a strong emphasis on staff development and high-quality patient care in a busy practice.