Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon / Lead Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity Location: Kent (Rye, Tenterden, Hawkhurst & Kingsnorth Hospital) Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time or part-time considered | 40 hours over 4 days (08:30–18:30) | 1 in 5 Saturdays (08:30–16:30) | No OOH. We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate, although Mondays and Tuesdays are fixed working days. Not every “step up” role actually lets you step up. Some promise progression… but keep you in a box. Some offer flexibility… but only on paper. This isn’t one of those roles. At Cinque Ports, you’ll have the opportunity to genuinely shape your position, whether that’s stepping into a Lead Vet role, developing your clinical confidence, or simply balancing surgeries and consults and building a rota that actually works for your life. We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join Cinque Ports Veterinary Group, with the option to step into or work towards a Lead Vet position. This role offers a genuine balance of autonomy and support, with the opportunity to work up cases, perform surgery, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment. Why join us Opportunity to step into or develop towards a Lead Veterinary Surgeon role Flexible working options, including full-time, part-time or fixed term arrangements for the right candidate No out-of-hours, with overnight care provided by Vets Now at our Kingsnorth Hospital 50/50 split of consults and surgery, offering strong clinical variety Exposure to a wide and interesting caseload across branch and hospital settings Sole charge opportunities, supported by an experienced wider team Option to spend one day per week at our Kingsnorth Hospital Supportive, experienced leadership team focused on development and progression Collaborative team culture with regular opportunities to connect and share knowledge This is a varied position combining consults, surgery and some sole charge, giving you the opportunity to build confidence, take ownership of cases and develop your clinical skills. You will work across our Rye, Tenterden or Hawkhurst practices, with flexibility to spend time at our Kingsnorth Hospital depending on your interests and development goals. You will be supported by the wider Cinque Ports group, with access to experienced colleagues and hospital facilities when required, allowing you to work cases up to a high standard. The team & practice Cinque Ports Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice with six well-established sites across Kent and East Sussex, supported by our Kingsnorth hospital. At Rye, you will work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, including a Lead Nurse and two part-time RVNs, with additional support from the wider group when needed. Across the group, you will collaborate with experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses with interests in surgery, dermatology, dentistry, radiography and anaesthesia, creating a strong environment for shared learning and development. Our practices are well-equipped with facilities including surgical suites, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory equipment, enabling you to deliver a high standard of care. Kingsnorth Hospital is an RCVS-accredited hospital with Gold ISFM accreditation, providing 24/7 emergency care supported by Vets Now, ensuring excellent continuity of care for patients with 8RVNs and 2PCAs as well as 2 SVNs. What we’re looking for RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years UK experience Confident in both consults and routine surgery Comfortable with some sole charge A collaborative team player with strong communication skills Committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care Interest in leadership or progression (desirable for Lead Vet applicants) Keen desire to study towards obtaining a medical cert (ideal but not essential) If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal chat, please contact Joanne at joanne.gray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk. What we offer 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Cinque Ports Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team at paige.lyne@linnaeusgroup.co.uk LI-PL1 LI-Onsite Salary Value:£65,000 per annum; Salary Description:Up to and depending on experience;