Weekend Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital, Bearsted Rd, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5EL
Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 1:4 Weekends, Saturday & Sunday 7:15am-5:15pm
Practice Type: First Opinion
We’re looking for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:
About you:
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
- Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
The benefits:
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
- Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
