Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Margate – Up to £81,000
Enjoy surgery and supporting other vets to develop? Join the team at Margate in a hands-on clinical leadership role where you can make a real difference to patient care while helping shape the future of the hospital.
You'll take on a surgically biased caseload, applying a practical, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making and finding the best outcomes for every pet and owner. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you'll play an important role in guiding and developing the Veterinary Surgeon team, sharing your expertise and helping maintain high clinical standards across the hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Lead Veterinary Surgeon or an experienced clinician looking to take the next step into leadership, combining hands-on clinical work with the opportunity to influence and support others.
About you
You'll be a confident and capable Veterinary Surgeon, qualified for at least three years, with a strong interest in surgery and a genuine enthusiasm for helping colleagues develop. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, communicating effectively with clients and colleagues, and leading by example in a busy clinical environment.
Your clinical skills can make a difference beyond the consulting room. You'll help provide vital veterinary care to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship, ensuring they receive the treatment and support they need.
You'll also can develop your own surgical and leadership skills, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that recognises the contribution you make.
Our benefits include:
CPD and professional development: Five days and £1,000 CPD allowance per year, payment of your full RCVS fees (where applicable), extensive internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
Annual leave: 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days.
Additional time off: Three paid special days each year – a Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day.
Pension: Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%.
Life assurance: Cover worth four times your annual salary.
Health and wellbeing: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover.
Lifestyle discounts: Access to retail, holiday and lifestyle savings through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
Family support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery and an interest in developing others, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.