Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Easipetcare, Chatham; Chatham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Welcome bonus

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks' holiday

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Chatham, Kent is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal) to lead our clinical team while keeping hands-on patient care. The role offers leadership development, dedicated time for admin and leadership tasks, and a supportive environment with ongoing training.

You’ll have opportunity to progress toward Clinical Director and benefit from relocation allowance and welcome bonus, with a flexible rota and generous holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a veterinary team and managing clinical operations.
• Ability to lead small animal clinical services in a busy practice.
• Strong communication and leadership development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical team and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Balance clinical work with leadership responsibilities.
• Oversee admin and strategic development of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team management

Small animal medicine

Education

BVMS / BVSc (Veterinary Surgery)

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care - Chatham, Kent

Salary of up to £90,000 DOE

Relocation allowance up to £3,000

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Flexible rota designed around you

Are you an experienced vet ready to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you’re already a clinical lead, or you’re looking for your first opportunity to step into leadership with the longer-term ambition of progressing towards a Clinical Director role.

This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

At Inspiring Vet Care, we’re looking for a Lead Vet to join our friendly, collaborative team in Chatham, Kent. We’re open to full-time or part-time applicants and are keen to find the

A leadership role without losing the clinical side

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership position. The majority of your time will remain clinical and patient-facing, allowing you to continue doing what you love while developing your leadership and management skills.

You’ll have dedicated time for the administrative and leadership aspects of the role, with a realistic workload and no expectation that your work should encroach on your personal time. We want you to have the space to develop as a leader while maintaining a healthy balance outside of work.

For the right person, this role could be an excellent stepping stone towards Clinical Director or wider clinical leadership opportunities.

And you won’t be expected to figure it all out alone. We’ll support your development through training, leadership development and access to leadership courses, helping you build the skills and confidence to take your career where you want it to go.

Practice Highlights

• You’ll be joining an established and supportive team consisting of: 2 Vets, Head Nurses, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN, 5 Client Care, colleagues, Practice Director, Practice Manager
• We’re proud of our collaborative culture and believe great patient care comes from a team that communicates well, supports one another and enjoys coming to work.
• Following a recent re-brand, the practice has a fresh, modern feel and is continuing to evolve.
• Our facilities include:4 consulting rooms, dedicated patient wards, a dedicated theatre, separate dental space, separate cat and dog waiting areas
• Based in Kent, you’ll be close to historic Rochester, with its cathedral, castle and characterful streets, as well as the historic Chatham Dockyard. It’s a great location offering easy access to both town and countryside, with plenty to explore outside of work.

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £90,000 DOE