Junior Vet Surgeon - Dartford

Dnavetcare; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Certificate support

Career progression

40-hour week over 4 days

TOIL for weekends

Job summary

Mead Vet Centre in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years’ experience to join our independent, 24-hour hospital. You’ll be supported to develop skills, with a strong team and good work-life balance.

We offer up to £65,000 DOE, 40 hours over 4 days, 1:4 weekends with time back, CPD opportunities and clear progression. No certificate required; we value kindness, enthusiasm and a commitment to learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with several years' experience.
• Able to build confidence and develop clinical skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy 24-hour hospital.

Skills

Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

About The Role

Ready for the next step in your veterinary career?

Do you want to feel genuinely valued as an important part of a supportive, progressive veterinary team? Are you looking for a role where you can continue to develop your skills, build your confidence and have a great work-life balance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years’ experience to join our friendly, highly experienced independent team at Mead Vet Centre, our 24-hour hospital in Dartford, Kent.

We’re proud to offer a supportive environment where our vets are encouraged to develop their interests and progress their careers. Whether you already have a particular area of interest or are still deciding where you’d like your career to take you, we’ll support you along the way.

Why join us?

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Full-time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
• 1:4 weekends, with time back in lieu the following week
• A friendly, experienced and supportive team
• Excellent range of equipment and facilities
• Regular quarterly vet reviews to discuss your caseload, development, equipment and career goals
• Generous CPD opportunities and certificate support
• The opportunity to work alongside vets with certificates in Surgery, Exotics, Medicine, Endoscopy, Imaging and more
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A varied and interesting caseload
• A lovely, established client base with a strong community feel

You don’t need to hold a certificate to apply. What matters most to us is that you’re a kind, enthusiastic and committed vet who wants to keep learning and develop your clinical skills.

We genuinely value our team and understand how important it is to have the right support around you. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can enjoy your job, develop your skills and feel proud of the work you do.

There are exciting things happening at Mead Vet Centre, with even more planned for the future — and we’d love you to be part of it.

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providingexcellent serviceto clients,respectful, caring and expert care for animalsand asupportive encouragingwork placefor their teams.