Lead Vet - Small Animal

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Salary upto £75,000 DOE | Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

As Director of Practice & Clinical Services
, you’ll oversee operations across the Kingswood sites in Woking and Chertsey. Working closely with your clinical and support teams, you’ll drive high standards of care while achieving commercial success and maintaining a positive, supportive culture. You’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic and clinical direction of the practice, ensuring Kingswood continues to deliver exceptional client and patient care.

Kingswood Vets is a long-standing practice at the heart of the local community in Woking, with a sister branch in Chertsey. In 2018, we moved into a purpose-built hospital with four consult rooms, two theatres, dental and imaging suites, and separate dog and cat wards. We see a great mix of well-insured clients who want the best for their pets, alongside fulfilling charity work for the RSPCA and others.

A fantastic work-life balance: full-time role typically 40 hours/week across 4 days, with 1:4 Saturday morning (08:00–14:00). Part-time applications considered.

Our close-knit team includes nine vets, five RVNs, four student nurses, and a superb support crew. Among them are certificate holders in surgery, dentistry, imaging, and ophthalmology, plus visiting specialists in cardiology and orthopaedics.

Location:

Woking offers easy access to the Surrey Hills, RHS Garden Wisley, and fast transport links to London and the coast. Heathrow, Gatwick, the M3, and M25 are all close by.

• Business & Growth:
  Lead on practice strategy and annual business planning
• Deliver commercial targets and continuous improvement initiatives
• Engage the team in business goals and share best practice across the area

• Clinical Excellence:
  Ensure full regulatory compliance and high clinical standards
• Foster a culture of ongoing professional development and improvement

• Client
  
  Experience:
  
  Champion outstanding service and client engagement

• Team & Culture:
  Build and maintain an engaged, high-performing team
• Ensure the right resources are in place to meet clinical and client needs
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and supportive working environment

• Financial Accountability:
  Manage the full P&L and deliver on budget commitments

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience in a management or leadership role
• Business Acumen & Results-Driven Mindset:
  Strong understanding of business operations, financial management, and strategic planning
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients, and external partners
• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to manage conflict, solve problems quickly, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, especially when managing multiple sites or teams

• 7.6 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

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

£0 - £75,000 a year