Senior Vet - Equine

hireful; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Professional development

Head Office support

Job summary

Hireful in Canterbury, Kent is seeking a Senior Equine Veterinarian to guide operations and lead the team in a key leadership position. This role is based at a growing practice that values clinical excellence and team development.

You will oversee daily clinical operations, mentor junior and graduate vets, and handle complex cases around the Kent area. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available, with negotiable salary and a mileage-based travel allowance.

Qualifications

• Confident, highly capable Equine Vet with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong diagnostic abilities and enjoy sharing knowledge with rising talent.
• Prior operational management or clinical leadership experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical workflow and day-to-day operations at the Canterbury practice.
• Provide caseload guidance, mentorship, and clinical oversight to junior and graduate vets.
• Lead on advanced diagnostics, complex casework, and surgical or medical escalations.
• Maintain high standards of client communication and patient care throughout Kent.

Skills

Equine veterinary

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Job description

Are you an experienced Equine Veterinarian looking for a clear step into clinical leadership? This growing practice in Canterbury, Kent is looking for a Senior Vet to guide operations and lead the team.

This is a key leadership position within a well-established practice. You will oversee daily clinical operations, mentor junior and graduate vets, and handle complex cases around the Kent area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee clinical workflow and day-to-day operations at the Canterbury practice.
• Provide caseload guidance, mentorship, and clinical oversight to junior and graduate vets.
• Lead on advanced diagnostics, complex casework, and surgical or medical escalations.
• Maintain high standards of client communication and patient care throughout Kent.

What We Offer:

• Salary is truly negotiable depending on your clinical expertise and management experience.
• Direct financial stake in branch success for the right individual, through a profit-share arrangement.
• No standard company vehicle: instead receive an enhanced mileage allowance for all clinical travel.
• Professional development, a collaborative team and excellent support from Head Office.

About You:

• You are a confident, highly capable Equine Vet with significant post-qualification experience.
• You possess strong diagnostic abilities, enjoy sharing knowledge with rising talent, and thrive when managing complex cases.
• Prior operational management or clinical director experience is beneficial, but strong clinical capability combined with leadership potential is equally welcomed.

If you're looking to relocate, support is available. There is also the opportunity for visa sponsorship for the right person.