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A true leadership position where your voice matters
Opportunity to help shape long-term strategy and culture
A practice actively investing in Quality Improvement (QI), clinical frameworks, and reflective learning
Clear focus on better patient care, stronger teams, and improved client experience
Tucked away for peace and privacy
Ideal for relocation, interim living, or reducing commute stress
Provide clinical leadership and direction
Champion Quality Improvement and clinical governance
Mentor and develop vets and nurses
Work collaboratively with existing leadership teams to shape the practice’s future
Balance clinical work with leadership time
Help build a practice culture where people feel supported, valued, and proud of the care they deliver
An experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into (or already in) a leadership role
Confident decision-maker with strong clinical standards
Passionate about QI, coaching, and continuous improvement
Someone excited by the opportunity to build, not just maintain
6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
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
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Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Easipetcare, Chatham, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Salary of up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome bonus of up to £10,000
Relocation allowance of up to £5,000
On-Site Accommodation Available
Be part of something genuinely exciting in 2026
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.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to help shape the next chapter at Easipetcare Chatham. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a practice with ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, focused on creating something special, sustainable, and meaningful for both clients and colleagues.
If you are driven by high clinical standards, progressive leadership, and want the autonomy to influence how a practice evolves, this role offers exactly that.
Why This Role Is Different
Support to lead with inspiration rather than firefighting
You’ll be empowered to guide clinical direction, mentor the team, and embed QI principles that genuinely improve outcomes—not just tick boxes.
Location: Work Somewhere You’ll Love Living
Easipetcare Chatham is perfectly positioned for both lifestyle and convenience. Just minutes from Rochester, with its famous Christmas markets, Dickens Festival, independent shops, cafés, and historic charm. Prefer to be by the water? Chatham Historic Dockyard and the River Medway are right on your doorstep
Excellent transport links – mainline train station and major bus routes are under a 5-minute walk from the practice. Commutable to London for those wanting city access without city living
Our private 1-bedroom flat
To make relocation or transition easier, fully furnished on-site accommodation is available:
The Role
As Lead Vet, you will:
Who We’re Looking For
Looking Ahead to 2026
This role isn’t about keeping things ticking over. It’s about creating a practice with identity, purpose, and pride—for the team who work here and the clients who trust us with their pets.
If you want to be part of shaping something meaningful from the ground up, this is your opportunity.
Proud to Be Part of Inspiring Vet Care
At inspiring vet care, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day.
United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
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.
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.
Easipetcare, Chatham
Union Street, Chatham, ME4 4PZ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.