About this role

As Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader, you will hold clinical governance responsibility for the hospital and lead the veterinary surgeon team in delivering an efficient, professional, and caring service to pets and owners in the local community.

This role will particularly suit a vet who enjoys a surgically biased caseload and brings a medical, pragmatic approach to decision-making. You will have the space and support to develop surgical leadership, shape clear evidence-based plans, and help the team identify the best practical option for each pet and owner.

Your leadership will span clinical standards, recruitment and selection, coaching, development, and day-to-day mentoring. You will lead by example, share skills generously, and help create an environment where clinicians communicate clearly, learn from one another, and deliver practical, compassionate care.

About you

You will likely thrive in this role if you:

• enjoy clinical leadership and take pride in helping others develop
• communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and the wider team
• value evidence-based decision-making and practical treatment planning
• are confident working collaboratively and discussing cases openly
• bring a strong interest in surgery and surgical leadership
• are a qualified veterinary surgeon with more than three years of post-qualification experience

Our location

Based in Margate, this role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful long-term career in a local community where accessible veterinary care has real daily impact.

For candidates considering a move, relocation support is available. As part of the recruitment process, you will also be able to speak with a PDSA colleague about the support available, while hiring managers can share practical local insight to help you consider your move with confidence.

Our offer

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, with a salary from £71,049.71 to £81,320 including allowances.

You will receive flexible working options, 5 days and £1,000 CPD per year, full RCVS fee payment where applicable, extensive internal CPD programmes, discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show, and 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell five additional days.

Additional benefits include three paid special days each year, including a Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day, generous pension options with PDSA contributions from 5% to 10%, life assurance at four times salary, AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts, enhanced family leave, 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance, and access to staff veterinary services.

For eligible veterinary surgeons, Certificate of Sponsorship support is available, with experience helping international colleagues navigate the process. Relocation support is also available for candidates moving to join the team.