Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £85,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

On-Site Accommodation Available

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Be part of something genuinely exciting. We’re looking for a Lead Vet to shape the next chapter at Easipetcare Chatham. This isn’t a role focused on simply maintaining the status quo. You'll have genuine clinical autonomy to drive standards, mentor a talented team, and build a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Located less than a five-minute walk from the mainline train station, the practice offers excellent access to London while sitting alongside historic Rochester and the Chatham Dockyard waterfront. To make relocating even easier, we also offer a private, fully furnished one-bedroom flat on site.

Our clinic is modern, fast-paced and fully equipped to support outstanding clinical practice. You'll enjoy a rewarding caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology and diagnostic imaging, with additional support from a visiting cardiologist and an imaging certificate holder based at our nearby Dartford practice.

Practice Highlights

• True clinical autonomy to shape long-term strategy, culture and Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
• Direct access to a visiting cardiologist and a certificate-holding imaging vet nearby
• Private, fully furnished one-bedroom accommodation available on site
• Fantastic location just five minutes from the station, with easy access to London and historic Rochester

One of our vets has been really enjoying life at Easipetcare

"Since joining Easipetcare Chatham, I've found the practice to offer an excellent balance of both medical and surgical cases, allowing me to continue developing as a well-rounded veterinary surgeon. The caseload has provided fantastic opportunities to further my interests in orthopaedics and advanced soft tissue surgery, whilst maintaining a varied and rewarding medical workload."

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care while leading and supporting those around you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to vets and nurses while fostering a positive team culture
• Manage and deliver excellent care across a varied caseload including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology and diagnostic imaging
• Champion meaningful Quality Improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes
• Balance hands-on clinical work with dedicated, protected management time

Working Pattern

• No out-of-hours commitment
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only
• Genuine flexibility around working hours and rota patterns
• Working hours between 8:00am and 7:30pm
• Condensed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and flexible working patterns can all be discussed

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You Are a Confident And Motivated Veterinary Surgeon Who Enjoys Working As Part Of a Team And Is Committed To Delivering Outstanding Patient And Client Care. You’ll Bring

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £85,000 a year

Up to £85,000 DOE

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