Head Veterinary Surgeon - Canterbury
Posted 1 hour 45 minutes ago by Supremesearchspecialists
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Role: Head Vet - Small Animal First Opinion Practice
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE
Schedule: Permanent Full-time
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Head Vet to lead a first opinion small animal practice in Canterbury, Kent.
This senior leadership role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to combine exceptional clinical work with team development, practice improvement, and strategic leadership.
As Head Vet, you will play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting colleagues, developing services, and ensuring outstanding standards of care for patients and clients.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the practice while working within a supportive and collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
This role is suited to Veterinary Surgeons searching for Head Vet jobs in Canterbury, Veterinary leadership roles in Kent, or experienced clinicians looking to progress into a senior management position.
About the PracticeThis established first opinion small animal practice is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care while creating a supportive and positive workplace culture.
The practice prides itself on providing high-quality patient care, preventative healthcare, and a personalised service for clients and their pets.
Located in Canterbury, Kent, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and a close-knit team environment where collaboration, kindness, and professional development are highly valued.
The successful Head Vet will join a team that is passionate about improving clinical standards, supporting colleagues, and building a centre of clinical excellence.
Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Patient CareDeliver outstanding first opinion veterinary medicine and surgery.
Perform consultations, diagnostic investigations, and surgical procedures.
Promote preventative healthcare and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Ensure patients receive excellent standards of care throughout their treatment journey.
Support effective inpatient care and clinical handovers between colleagues and external providers.
Lead and inspire the veterinary team to achieve consistently high clinical standards.
Conduct clinical audits to support learning, improvement, and development.
Encourage a reflective, no-blame approach to reviewing clinical outcomes.
Identify opportunities for training, development, and service improvement.
Support colleagues in expanding their clinical skills and confidence.
Drive continuous improvement across clinical services and practice operations.
Review and improve processes, protocols, and standards.
Investigate clinical incidents and client feedback to identify learning opportunities.
Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve both clinical and commercial performance.
Collaborate with wider leadership teams to develop services and support practice growth.
Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service.
Build strong relationships with clients through clear and empathetic communication.
Provide guidance on preventative healthcare and best-practice treatment recommendations.
Act as an ambassador for the practice values and culture.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for clinical excellence.
You will have:
RCVS registration and eligibility to work as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK.
Experience working within a small animal first opinion practice.
Strong clinical and surgical skills.
Confidence leading, mentoring, and developing veterinary colleagues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
A proactive approach to improving clinical standards and patient outcomes.
Commercial awareness and understanding of veterinary practice performance.
The ability to inspire a team and create a positive working environment.
Salary up to £85,000 DOE
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Holiday buy/sell scheme allowing purchase of additional leave
RCVS, VDS, and professional subscription fees paid
Fully funded CPD and access to internal and external development programmes
Additional annual leave awarded through length of service
Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace wellbeing support and Mental Health First Aid resources
Pension scheme with automatic enrolment
Company share-save scheme
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a Head Vet opportunity in Canterbury, Kent, this role provides the chance to lead a talented team, influence clinical standards, and make a lasting impact within a progressive practice.
Apply today to discuss this exciting Veterinary leadership role in Kent.
Contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
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