Compassionate Veterinary Surgeon - 4-Day Week & Benefits

Vets for Pets; Sturry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous CD allowance

Enhanced annual leave including a day–

Exclusive colleague discounts

Pastoral care and wellbeing support

OOH provision

RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Canterbury is seeking a personable and confident veterinary surgeon to join a friendly team. The role includes routine surgery, building relationships with patients, clients and staff, and community involvement.

The hours are a 4-day week, 9am–7pm, with 1 in 3 Saturdays, and no OOH requirement for work–life balance. The team comprises 2 full-time vets, 5 RVNs, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 2 Client Care Advisors, with interests in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.

Qualifications

• Confident in all routine surgery.
• Ability to build relationships with patients, clients and team.
• Interest in collaboration and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgical procedures with confidence.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment and community outreach.

Skills

Veterinary surgeon

Confidence in routine surgery

Relationship building

Job description

Vets for Pets in Canterbury is seeking a personable and confident veterinary surgeon to join a friendly team. The role includes routine surgery, building relationships with patients, clients and staff, and community involvement.

The hours are a 4-day week, 9am–7pm, with 1 in 3 Saturdays, and no OOH requirement for work–life balance. The team comprises 2 full-time vets, 5 RVNs, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 2 Client Care Advisors, with interests in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.