Lead Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Leader

Linnaeus; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

CPD programme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

E-car salary sacrifice

Employer pension

Recruitment referral rewards

Wellness program

Eyecare vouchers

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cinque Ports Vets is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to oversee Kingsnorth and Tenterden, based at the Kingsnorth hospital with regular time in Tenterden. The role combines clinical depth with leadership across the group and offers a mix of hospital work, consulting and surgery.

Applicants should have 5+ years UK small animal experience; a surgical certificate is desirable. This senior post emphasizes mentoring, development and teamwork within the wider Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health

Qualifications

• Five+ years UK small animal practice experience required.
• Strong surgical interest or certificate preferred.
• Confident, hands-on clinician with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Split time between hospital work, consulting and surgery across Kingsnorth and Tenterden.
• Develop medicine, training, mentoring or other clinical leadership across the group.
• Lead and support the veterinary team; collaborate with Kingsnorth team for clinical partnership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Surgical expertise

First-opinion clinician

Education

5+ years UK small animal practice experience

Job description

Cinque Ports Vets is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to oversee Kingsnorth and Tenterden, based at the Kingsnorth hospital with regular time in Tenterden. The role combines clinical depth with leadership across the group and offers a mix of hospital work, consulting and surgery.

Applicants should have 5+ years UK small animal experience; a surgical certificate is desirable. This senior post emphasizes mentoring, development and teamwork within the wider Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health