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Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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£85,000 DOE – Lead Vet – Easipetcare Chatham
Salary
- Up to £85,000 DOE + £10,000 welcome bonus
- £8,000 relocation allowance*
- On-site, private furnished accommodation included
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, the UK’s leading vet care provider—trusted for over 2 million animals—we champion healthier animals and happier owners through genuine excellence.
We’re seeking a customised Lead Veterinary Surgeon (no standard playbook here!) to:
- Shape the next chapter of Easipetcare’s Chatham clinic
- Drive clinical standards while mentoring teams
- Foster a culture that vet professionals aspire to be part of
Look past "keeping the status quo"—here, you’ll have real clinical autonomy over strategy, culture, and delivering impactful improvement to patient care.
Location: A lifestyle-perfect mix of convenience and charm—5-minute walk from the train station (easy London commutes) and adjacent to historic Rochester (Dockyard views!). On-site flat provided—move in effortlessly.
Practice Highlights
Our clinic is modern, fast-paced, and tailored for high-quality clinical work, supported by:
- True autonomy: Able to define long-term clinical strategy, QI frameworks, and culture.
- Top-tier help: Direct access to a visiting cardiologist on-site, with an imaging-certified vet at Dartford (5 mins away).
- Utopian location: Zero commute—how to access cutting-edge medicine in the comfort of private, on-site quarters.
- Do what you love: A varied caseload—orthopaedics, soft tissue, cardiology, diagnostic imaging—with tailored support.
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide and develop team alike (vets and nurses) as an inspiring clinical leader.
- Cultivate a supportive, values-driven culture where professionals thrive.
Clinical Excellence
- Manage a diverse caseload with demanding but itchy cases in four key disciplines.
- Create and embed meaningful Quality Improvement (QI) processes—it’s not just box-ticking.
Work/Life Mastery
- A balanced blend of clinical practice and protected management time.
- Only 1:3 Saturday mornings
- No out-of-hours
- Flexible hours—craft a routine that works for you.
- Voice in scheduling: Condensed, adjusted shifts to fit personal/ professional commitments (e.g., 8:00 am–7:30 pm core times—outliers for discussion).
Requirements
This is your dream role if:
- You’re an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon or eligible for registration.
- Clinical confidence grows year on year—ready for telephone calls, medical assessments, and complex procedures (e.g., 100s of orthopaedics/year).
- Team-first: Enjoys mentoring and collaborative solutions—no solo rescue operator.
- Growth mindset: Skilfully grapples with feedback to expand expertise (e.g., progress in cardiology or advanced imaging).
- Professionalism & fulfilment: Demonstrates every clinical encounter, happiness (yours and the patient’s), is a priority.
Why Join Us?
We’re committed to your success, thriving, and development across all stages of your career:
✔ Tailored career ladder: Progression routes across primary care, referral, leadership, or specialisation. ✔ Reinvested in you: £1,250/week For You Care Fund for every vet + IVC academy membership, mentorships, peer networks, and discounted role-specific CPD. ✔ Research flexibility: Time/Resources to explore advanced clinical interests. ✔ Supportive values: A culture rooted in community, collaborative practice, and continuous improvement.
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What We Offer
• Comes with every vetenarian with us (including you!) bulletlist style corrected
- Up to 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Full private medical insurance
- No taboo: Redundant en metal added both sections for clarity.
- Enhanced family leave payouts (maternity/paternity/ adoption/surrogacy) above VP standards
- BVA membership, VDS indemnity, RCVS fees all included.
- Eco-friendly perks: *Cycle-to-Work + electric Green Car Scheme.
- Discounts & travel deals: Retail/vouchers/cashback/ travel – making your life vibrant.
- Affordable care for your pet: Bulked rates for your own emotional support animals too.
Inspiring vet care aims to cornerstone each professional’s journey through: 🔹 Growth-minded resources: World-class learning helps you navigate anywhere the career road may bend. 🔹 *Holistic support: Closely track your wellbeing/recognition at every stage.
British Vets Wanted
"Transformation happens with team respect and passion. Collectively, we care for the animals that truly matter. Find your sharing space: true vet joy starts here. Apply For an impact role we all demand."
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