Consulting Veterinary Surgeon

Pennard Vets; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Maidstone is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to focus on consulting, building strong client relationships, and providing excellent care. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a love for preventative medicine. This role offers a supportive culture, a 4-day work week, and a generous CPD allowance. If you want to be part of a unique, employee-owned practice committed to exceptional care, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

4-day working week

Generous CPD allowance

In-house training and mentoring

Employee ownership structure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary consulting role.
• Genuine love for client relationships and preventative care.
• Motivation to keep learning and grow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide gold-standard medical and preventative care to clients.
• Develop trust with clients and ensure follow-ups.
• Utilize in-house diagnostic tools and referral networks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Confidence in diagnostics

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Education

MRCVS qualified

Job description

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Are you an enthusiastic vet who thrives in consultations? Do you love being a trusted advisor to clients, explaining the value of preventative care, and getting to the root of clinical puzzles? If you’re a great communicator who finds joy in follow-up care and building lasting relationships, then this role could be for you.

At Pennard Vets, we like to do things differently. We’re one of the UK’s leading independent veterinary practices, proudly employee-owned, and the first B Corp-certified vets in Europe.

We have a 125-year legacy of exceptional care, strong values, and a team of people who are in this profession by choice – united by passion, purpose, and kindness.

About the Role

This role is designed for a vet who loves consulting and prefers to leave surgery to others. You’ll be focusing on delivering gold-standardexcellent medical and preventative care, developing trust with clients, and becoming the familiar face, they turn to time and again.

We run busy consulting blocks with a high percentage of clients signed up to our preventative healthcare plans, including unlimited consultations, so you’ll have plenty of follow-ups and continuity. You really will get to run the show.

We back you with:

• In-house and external diagnostic tools

• In-house referral and support network, including advanced imaging, endoscopy, and visiting specialists

• A warm, client-first culture that allows you the time to really bond with your cases

What You’ll Bring

• MRCVS-qualified with 3+ years’ experience

• A genuine love of consulting and client relationships

• Confidence in diagnostics, case management and preventative care

• Excellent communication and empathy skills

• Motivation to keep learning and grow your knowledge

• A collaborative, positive approach to working with your team

What We Offer

• Salary: dependent on experience

• 4-day working week

• Generous CPD allowance and active encouragement to pursue interests

• Regular in-house training and mentoring

• Employee Ownership – have a real say and share in our success

• A supportive, fun team and a practice where your ideas are heard

About Us

We’re not just another vet group. We believe in:

• Client and Team Focus – we do what’s right for people and pets

• Compassion – empathy for every pet, client, and colleague

• Clarity – open, honest, and straightforward

• Continuous Improvement – learning never stops here

• Unity – we work together, with trust and kindness

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like your kind of practice, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] and tell us why you’d be a great fit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-color%22%3A%22%23f5f5f5%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2230px%22%7D%7D"]About Pennard Vets

At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We’re creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We’re 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we’ll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]