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.