Who They Are

This is a modern, well-established veterinary hospital group operating across two sites in East London, delivering high-quality care to a diverse and loyal community client base. With a strong focus on collaborative working, shared learning, and clinical excellence, this is a practice where teamwork and purpose sit at the heart of everything the clinical team does.

The hospitals are well-equipped and purpose-built: separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment across both sites. The clinical teams bring varied interests and a genuine culture of case discussion, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support — making this an ideal environment for a Team Leader who values both clinical depth and strong team culture.

An engaged leadership team is dedicated to supporting a smooth transition into the role, with relocation support and visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.

What You'll Do

• Hold clinical governance responsibility across both hospital sites, leading the veterinary surgeon team to deliver an efficient, professional, and caring service
• Manage a surgically biased caseload with a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making
• Lead, coach, and develop the veterinary surgeon team — including recruitment, selection, and performance development
• Share skills and lead by example across clinical practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning
• Contribute actively to case discussions and treatment planning within a collaborative, multi-interest clinical team
• Utilise on-site facilities including radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment
• Deliver care aligned with RCVS best practice guidelines, maintaining high standards of patient safety, pain management, and evidence-based medicine
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with a wide range of clients across a diverse community setting

What You'll Gain

• Salary up to £75,000 including allowances, dependent on experience
• 1 in 7–8 weekends with enhanced pay and time off in lieu
• 5 days CPD with £1,000 annual CPD allowance
• Full RCVS fees paid
• Extensive internal CPD programme plus funded access to BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Three additional paid special days annually — volunteering, celebration, and wellbeing
• Generous pension: employer contributions starting at 5% rising to 10%
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 10% discount on pet insurance plus access to staff veterinary services
• Retail, holiday, and lifestyle discount platform
• Relocation support available for candidates moving to join the team
• Visa sponsorship and Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible international candidates

What's Needed

• RCVS registration (essential)
• Proven clinical leadership experience or a clear and demonstrable readiness to step into a Team Leader role
• Surgical confidence with a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability with a commitment to developing individuals at every level
• Excellent communication skills across a diverse client base and within a collaborative clinical team
• Ability to hold clinical governance responsibility across a dual-site hospital environment
• Commitment to high clinical standards, patient safety, and RCVS guidelines