Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader - Flexible Leadership

Purosearch Ltd.; Margate; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical leadership

Surgical capability

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Veterinary Degree (RCVS)

Job description

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.