Veterinary Surgeon
£60k per annumVeterinary Surgeon
Small Animal Practice
Gillingham Area, Kent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in the Gillingham area. This role is ideal for a vet with 2+ years' experience who is confident with both routine and emergency surgery and is looking for a role with a strong surgical caseload and clinical variety.
This position has become available due to a recent departure and offers the chance to join a busy, supportive team with an excellent mix of consulting, surgery, and emergency work.
Benefits Overview
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
- Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
- Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week
- No full out-of-hours requirements
- Generous CPD support with opportunities for further development
- Strong exposure to both routine and more advanced surgical procedures
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team
- Established team structure with vets, nurses, and support staff
- Deliver high-quality veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload
- Perform routine and emergency surgical procedures
- Manage a balance of consultations and surgical cases (approximately 50/50 split)
- Work collaboratively with a large, experienced clinical team
- Provide short periods of sole charge at the beginning or end of shifts
- Maintain excellent standards of patient and client care
- Flexible working options: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
- Full-time equivalent: 37.5 hours per week
- Shift patterns include: Early shift: 8:00am 4:30pm, Late shift: 9:30am 6:30pm
- 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:00am 12:00pm)
- No requirement for full out-of-hours work
- Well-equipped first-opinion small animal practice
- Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including endoscopy
- Strong focus on surgical and emergency care
- Experienced team of 7 veterinary surgeons, 8+ nurses, and additional support staff
- Collaborative working environment with good clinical support
- BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
- RCVS registration (or eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in small animal practice
- Confident in routine and emergency surgery
- Comfortable with a varied caseload and occasional sole charge
- Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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