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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

J791305 Kent South East £48K - £85K / Year

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Kent

£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 time
• Strong and experienced RVN support
• Time and autonomy to work cases up thoroughly
• A varied caseload including advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures
• Well-organised clinical days with clear communication and handovers
• A collaborative culture where veterinary surgeons, nurses and support teams work closely together
• Flexibility to develop a consult-focused role if preferred
• 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:

• In-house CT scanner
• Advanced ultrasound equipment
• Laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery
• Dedicated dental suite with dental radiography
• Modern theatres and inpatient wards
• Orthopaedic and arthroscopic equipment
• Specialist support through visiting and virtual referral networks
• Separate dog and cat facilities
• Gold-standard feline-friendly accreditation
• 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:

• Mentorship and collaboration from experienced colleagues
• A psychologically safe environment where ideas and questions are encouraged
• Supportive leadership team with an open-door approach
• Structured career development and progression pathways
• Regular clinical discussions, coaching and mentoring
• A practice culture that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
• Work-Life Balance
• Work-life balance is a genuine priority.

Benefits include:

• No out-of-hours requirements
• Shared weekend rota with morning consultations only
• Flexible full-time or part-time working patterns
• Protected downtime and realistic scheduling
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Package & Benefits
• Salary from £48,000 to £85,000 DOE (pro rata for part-time)
• Uncapped CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and support
• Existing CPD commitments considered
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional professional memberships funded
• Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Generous staff discounts
• Relocation assistance available
• Private dental insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 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:

• Be confident managing first-opinion small animal cases
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Have strong communication skills
• Be committed to delivering high clinical standards
• 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.