Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Team Leader

Purosearch Ltd.; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD programmes access

25 days annual leave with BH

Wellbeing days (3)

Pension contributions 5-10%

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Gillingham is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader to oversee clinical governance and lead a dedicated team of veterinary surgeons in a busy hospital.

The role offers a surgically biased caseload, strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and delivering high-quality patient care to pets and owners in the local community. The successful candidate will mentor staff and uphold veterinary standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Surgically biased caseload.
• Clinical leadership and team management experience.
• Mentoring and developing veterinary colleagues.
• Collaborative, practical communicator.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the Veterinary Surgeon team to deliver high-quality clinical care
• Maintaining responsibility for clinical governance and veterinary standards within the hospital
• Managing all aspects of team leadership, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing and leading by example in clinical practice
• Building strong relationships with clients and communicating effectively with pet owners from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients and owners

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Small animal practice

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. in Gillingham is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader to oversee clinical governance and lead a dedicated team of veterinary surgeons in a busy hospital.

The role offers a surgically biased caseload, strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and delivering high-quality patient care to pets and owners in the local community. The successful candidate will mentor staff and uphold veterinary standards.