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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
J791305 Kent South East £48K - £85K / Year
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£48,000-£85,000 DOE + Exceptional Benefits Package
Full-Time or Part-Time Available, No OOH, Advanced Facilities, Independent Practice
Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can genuinely practise high-quality medicine, work cases up thoroughly, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team?
We're working exclusively with a highly respected independent veterinary practice in Kent that is continuing to grow due to increasing demand and an expanding first-opinion and referral caseload. This planned growth position offers the opportunity to join an established and collaborative veterinary team within a modern, well-equipped environment designed around excellent patient care and sustainable workloads.
Whether you're an experienced GP vet, certificate holder, or Advanced Practitioner, this role can be tailored around your clinical interests and career aspirations.
The Opportunity
This is a practice that prioritises quality over volume. Clinical schedules are structured to allow vets the time and support needed to deliver excellent patient care without feeling rushed.
You can expect:
1. Minimum 20-minute consultations with protected administration time
2. Strong and experienced RVN support
3. Time and autonomy to work cases up thoroughly
4. A varied caseload including advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures
5. Well-organised clinical days with clear communication and handovers
6. A collaborative culture where veterinary surgeons, nurses and support teams work closely together
7. Flexibility to develop a consult-focused role if preferred
8. The practice has built a loyal client base that values clinical recommendations and supports appropriate diagnostics and treatment plans.
Facilities & Equipment
The practice has invested significantly in both facilities and technology, offering access to equipment often only found within referral environments.
Facilities include:
9. In-house CT scanner
10. Advanced ultrasound equipment
11. Laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery
12. Dedicated dental suite with dental radiography
13. Modern theatres and inpatient wards
14. Orthopaedic and arthroscopic equipment
15. Specialist support through visiting and virtual referral networks
16. Separate dog and cat facilities
17. Gold-standard feline-friendly accreditation
18. The majority of cases can be investigated and treated in-house, providing an interesting and rewarding caseload.
Team & Culture
The successful candidate will join a supportive and highly experienced veterinary team that includes certificate holders and advanced practitioners.
You will benefit from:
19. Mentorship and collaboration from experienced colleagues
20. A psychologically safe environment where ideas and questions are encouraged
21. Supportive leadership team with an open-door approach
22. Structured career development and progression pathways
23. Regular clinical discussions, coaching and mentoring
24. A practice culture that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
25. Work-Life Balance
26. Work-life balance is a genuine priority.
Benefits include:
27. No out-of-hours requirements
28. Shared weekend rota with morning consultations only
29. Flexible full-time or part-time working patterns
30. Protected downtime and realistic scheduling
31. 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
32. Package & Benefits
33. Salary from £48,000 to £85,000 DOE (pro rata for part-time)
34. Uncapped CPD allowance
35. Certificate funding and support
36. Existing CPD commitments considered
37. RCVS and VDS fees paid
38. Additional professional memberships funded
39. Pension scheme
40. Salary sacrifice options
41. Employee wellbeing programme
42. Generous staff discounts
43. Relocation assistance available
44. Private dental insurance
45. Cycle-to-work scheme
46. Regular team events and development days
About You
We're keen to speak with MRCVS Veterinary Surgeons who have experience within companion animal practice.
You will ideally:
47. Be confident managing first-opinion small animal cases
48. Value teamwork and collaboration
49. Have strong communication skills
50. Be committed to delivering high clinical standards
51. Enjoy working within a progressive and supportive environment
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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£48,000-£85,000 DOE + Exceptional Benefits Package
Full-Time or Part-Time Available, No OOH, Advanced Facilities, Independent Practice
Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can genuinely practise high-quality medicine, work cases up thoroughly, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team?
We're working exclusively with a highly respected independent veterinary practice in Kent that is continuing to grow due to increasing demand and an expanding first-opinion and referral caseload. This planned growth position offers the opportunity to join an established and collaborative veterinary team within a modern, well-equipped environment designed around excellent patient care and sustainable workloads.
Whether you're an experienced GP vet, certificate holder, or Advanced Practitioner, this role can be tailored around your clinical interests and career aspirations.
The Opportunity
This is a practice that prioritises quality over volume. Clinical schedules are structured to allow vets the time and support needed to deliver excellent patient care without feeling rushed.
You can expect:
Minimum 20-minute consultations with protected administration timeStrong and experienced RVN supportTime and autonomy to work cases up thoroughlyA varied caseload including advanced diagnostics and surgical proceduresWell-organised clinical days with clear communication and handoversA collaborative culture where veterinary surgeons, nurses and support teams work closely togetherFlexibility to develop a consult-focused role if preferredThe practice has built a loyal client base that values clinical recommendations and supports appropriate diagnostics and treatment plans.
Facilities & Equipment
The practice has invested significantly in both facilities and technology, offering access to equipment often only found within referral environments.
Facilities include:
In-house CT scannerAdvanced ultrasound equipmentLaparoscopic and endoscopic surgeryDedicated dental suite with dental radiographyModern theatres and inpatient wardsOrthopaedic and arthroscopic equipmentSpecialist support through visiting and virtual referral networksSeparate dog and cat facilitiesGold-standard feline-friendly accreditationThe majority of cases can be investigated and treated in-house, providing an interesting and rewarding caseload.
Team & Culture
The successful candidate will join a supportive and highly experienced veterinary team that includes certificate holders and advanced practitioners.
You will benefit from:
Mentorship and collaboration from experienced colleaguesA psychologically safe environment where ideas and questions are encouragedSupportive leadership team with an open-door approachStructured career development and progression pathwaysRegular clinical discussions, coaching and mentoringA practice culture that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvementWork-Life BalanceWork-life balance is a genuine priority.
Benefits include:
No out-of-hours requirementsShared weekend rota with morning consultations onlyFlexible full-time or part-time working patternsProtected downtime and realistic scheduling5 weeks annual leave plus Bank HolidaysPackage & BenefitsSalary from £48,000 to £85,000 DOE (pro rata for part-time)Uncapped CPD allowanceCertificate funding and supportExisting CPD commitments consideredRCVS and VDS fees paidAdditional professional memberships fundedPension schemeSalary sacrifice optionsEmployee wellbeing programmeGenerous staff discountsRelocation assistance availablePrivate dental insuranceCycle-to-work schemeRegular team events and development days
About You
We're keen to speak with MRCVS Veterinary Surgeons who have experience within companion animal practice.
You will ideally:
Be confident managing first-opinion small animal casesValue teamwork and collaborationHave strong communication skillsBe committed to delivering high clinical standardsEnjoy working within a progressive and supportive environment
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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