Ready to shape the future of a thriving small animal practice? This Lead Vet role at Easipetcare Chatham offers true clinical autonomy, zero out-of-hours, and a furnished flat on-site. No firefighting, just genuine leadership.
Saturday mornings on 1:3 rota only; no out-of-hours shifts required. Weekend day work only, not overnight on-call.
This is a genuine clinical leadership opportunity at a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Chatham. You'll have real autonomy to drive clinical standards, mentor a talented team, and build a supportive culture. The role combines hands-on clinical work with dedicated protected management time, so you're never purely administrative. You'll handle a varied and rewarding caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging, with direct access to a visiting cardiologist on-site and imaging expertise nearby at the Dartford branch.
The practice location is genuinely appealing: under 5 minutes' walk from the mainline train station (easy London commute), next to historic Rochester and the Chatham Dockyard waterfront. A private, fully furnished 1-bedroom flat is available on-site to make relocation effortless. Working hours are flexible, typically 8am to 7:30pm, with condensed weeks and adjusted start times available. There are no out-of-hours shifts; Saturday mornings are shared on a 1:3 rota only.
You'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team, continuing to develop your own clinical skills while sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues. This is a role for someone who enjoys mentoring, values genuine team culture, and wants to embed meaningful quality improvement that actually improves patient outcomes.
Easipetcare is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's leading provider of affordable veterinary care. The company operates Main Centres and Vaccination Clinics offering friendly service at prices significantly below traditional practice fees, without compromise on clinical quality. Easipetcare Chatham is a full-service main centre providing consultations, surgical procedures including neutering, advanced pet care, and health checks. The team includes visiting specialists, including a cardiologist on-site and imaging certificate holders at nearby locations.
Inspiring vet care cares for over 2 million animals across the UK and is committed to supporting team members through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources. The company values a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.
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