Lead Vet - Margate

Purosearch Ltd.; Margate; Presencial; GBP 69.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday

RCVS fees covered

Pension up to 10%

Life assurance 4x salary

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Wellbeing & personal leave

Retail discounts

Enhanced family leave

Descripción de la vacante

Purosearch Ltd. is supporting a well-established small animal hospital in Margate to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader. This hands-on leadership role blends clinical work with guiding a high-performing team to achieve clinical excellence.

The successful candidate will shape standards, drive performance, and ensure compassionate service for patients and clients while developing the team and maintaining strong client relationships.

Formación

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered or eligible).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong clinical and surgical capabilities.
• Experience mentoring or leading colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Providing clinical leadership and oversight of veterinary standards
• Managing and developing the Veterinary Surgeon team
• Leading on recruitment, coaching, and performance management
• Delivering high-quality medical and surgical care
• Supporting clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships with clients and the wider team

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Surgical capability

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Decision making

Educación

Veterinary Degree (RCVS)

Descripción del empleo

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The Opportunity

We’re supporting a well-established small animal hospital in Margate with the recruitment of a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vet to step into a leadership role, combining clinical work with the responsibility of guiding and developing a high-performing team.

You’ll play a key role in shaping clinical standards, driving performance, and ensuring the delivery of a professional, compassionate service to patients and clients alike.

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The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership position, offering a balance of clinical duties and management responsibilities. You’ll lead from the front, setting the tone for clinical excellence while supporting and developing your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership and oversight of veterinary standards
• Managing and developing the Veterinary Surgeon team
• Leading on recruitment, coaching, and performance management
• Delivering high-quality medical and surgical care
• Supporting clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships with clients and the wider team

This role would particularly suit a vet with a surgical bias who enjoys a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to patient care.

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About You

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into leadership, or an existing leader seeking a new challenge.

You will:

• Be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered or eligible)
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Demonstrate strong clinical and surgical capabilities
• Have experience mentoring or leading colleagues
• Be confident in decision‑making and clinical governance
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in a collaborative, team‑focused environment

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The Practice

You’ll be based in a modern, well‑equipped hospital designed to support high clinical standards and teamwork. Facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat wards
• Digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy
• Piped gases and advanced orthopaedic equipment
• A collaborative team with a broad range of clinical interests

The practice offers a varied caseload within a supportive environment that encourages discussion, development, and shared learning.

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Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £68,764 – £72,677 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Professional fees covered (RCVS)
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Flexible working options available
• Additional paid leave for wellbeing, volunteering and personal events
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family leave policies

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