Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Team Leader

Margate

£68,000 – £72,000 (DOE + allowances)

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Permanent

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The Opportunity

We’re supporting a well-established small animal hospital in Margate with the recruitment of a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vet to step into a leadership role, combining clinical work with the responsibility of guiding and developing a high-performing team.

You’ll play a key role in shaping clinical standards, driving performance, and ensuring the delivery of a professional, compassionate service to patients and clients alike.

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The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position, offering a balance of clinical duties and management responsibilities. You’ll lead from the front, setting the tone for clinical excellence while supporting and developing your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

This role would particularly suit a vet with a surgical bias who enjoys a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to patient care.

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About You

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into leadership, or an existing leader seeking a new challenge.

You will:

• Be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered or eligible)
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience
• Demonstrate strong clinical and surgical capabilities
• Have experience mentoring or leading colleagues
• Be confident in decision-making and clinical governance
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment

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The Practice

You’ll be based in a modern, well-equipped hospital designed to support high clinical standards and teamwork. Facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat wards
• Digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy
• Piped gases and advanced orthopaedic equipment
• A collaborative team with a broad range of clinical interests

The practice offers a varied caseload within a supportive environment that encourages discussion, development, and shared learning.

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Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £68,764 – £72,677 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Generous CPD allowance (£1,000 + 5 days)
• Professional fees covered (RCVS)
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Flexible working options available
• Additional paid leave for wellbeing, volunteering and personal events
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family leave policies

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Apply Now

If you’re looking to combine clinical excellence with leadership responsibility in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Jordan at j.corrigan@purovets.com to request some additional details.