Lead Vet - Blackheath
| Company: | Purosearch |
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| Salary: | £80,000 to £100,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BLACKHEATH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Brand-New 24 hour Hospital | Blackheath | Up to £80,000 DOE + Benefits
An ambitious and tech-enabled veterinary group is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join one of its brand-new, purpose-built 24 hour hospital in Blackheath. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a clinic’s clinical direction, join a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional pet care in a modern, well-supported environment.
This is not your standard 9–5 role, it’s an opportunity to drive meaningful change, support the development of junior colleagues, and grow both personally and professionally.
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About the Clinics
These contemporary, stylish clinics are designed to meet and exceed RCVS standards and are equipped to support the highest levels of clinical care. Each location includes:
• At least 3 consult rooms (including a dedicated feline room)
• Open-plan prep area with cutting-edge lab equipment
• Dental suite with integrated tables and X-ray
• Surgical suite with laparoscopy and endoscopy
• Imaging suite (X-ray, ultrasound, VVS kit; future CT and MRI planned)
• Staff-only chill-out areas for decompression and camaraderie
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The Role
You’ll work alongside a talented team of vets, nurses, VCAs and client experience professionals, helping to drive clinical standards and support operational excellence.
Expect to:
• Lead by example in consults and surgery (especially soft tissue and dentistry)
• Play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior vets
• Help develop and implement clinical protocols
• Contribute to the continual improvement of systems and workflows
• Build lasting relationships with clients in a diverse London neighbourhood
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Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, who thrives on autonomy and challenge. You should be:
• A self-starter who takes ownership and gets things done
• Comfortable with change and adaptable in fast-moving environments
• Interested in developing new ways of working, not stuck in “how things have always been done”
• Passionate about mentoring and team collaboration
• A strong communicator with a people-first approach to client care
• Ideally already developing a specialism or have clear CPD goals in mind
• Orthopaedic or internal medicine experience is welcome but not essential.
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Rota & Hours
• Opening hours: 08:00–19:00, Monday to Sunday
• Full-time: typically 5 days x 8 hours or 4 days x 10 hours (max 40 hours/week)
• Weekends: approximately 1 in 3 (rota provided 2+ weeks in advance)
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Benefits
• 6.6 weeks holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• £1,200 CPD budget + 3 CPD days (with potential for more)
• VDS + RCVS fees covered
• Private medical insurance (you + dependents)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Generous discounts for your own and family/friends’ pets
• Season ticket loan (interest-free)
• Salary and bonus exchange scheme (tax/NIC efficient)
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Interested?
This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking vet to step into a meaningful leadership role in one of London’s most progressive clinical settings.
To find out more or apply, please contact Jordan on j.corrigan@purovets.com.