PUTLAND0074 - Mixed Vet Surgeon

CVS UK Ltd; Whetsted; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

RCVS fees paid

Professional fees paid

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Putlands Veterinary Surgery in Kent is seeking an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, RCVS-accredited practice in a spacious, well-equipped clinic. You will manage a varied caseload across farm, equine and small animal patients, with a flexible schedule in a supportive team.

This role offers full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm with a 1:4 large animal on-call rota) and a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, with benefits and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Genuinely mixed role with a varied caseload across beef, sheep, camelid, smallholders, plus first opinion equine and small animal care.
• Clinic is well-equipped with X-ray, Easi-Scan ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab, equine dental equipment and fertility testing equipment.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality clinical care across farm, equine and small animal patients.
• Share and rotate a large animal on-call rota (currently 1:4) with time off in lieu.
• Tailor the role to individual interests and strengths within a supportive team.

Connaissances

Large animal vet

Independent work

Clinical excellence

Formation

Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS)

Outils

X-ray

Ultrasound (Easi-Scan)

Endoscopy

Description du poste

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite: Putlands Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week (rota can be flexible)

Salary: Up to £55k FTE – dependent on experience

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Putlands Vets:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Large Animal Vet to join our friendly, RCVS-accredited practice in Kent. Established in 1977, Putlands Veterinary Surgery provides high-quality care to Farm, Equine and Small Animal patients and prides itself on a supportive, team-focused culture.

We are in Paddock Wood with Royal Tunbridge Wells close by and easy access to Kent Downs for exploring! We have easy access to London and surrounding cities with good train services. If you'd like to get a further feel for our practice, why not look at our Putlands Veterinary Surgery page on Facebook.

About you:

This is a genuinely mixed role, supporting a varied caseload, including beef, sheep, camelid and smallholders as well as first opinion equine and small animal cases.

You will be based from a well-equipped clinic, with x-ray, Easi-Scan ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory, equine dental equipment and fertility testing equipment, we have on site equine stocks, a large animal prep room and stabling alongside excellent on-site infrastructure.

We are seeking a vet with several years' clinical experience, confident working independently and passionate about delivering excellent clinical care. The role can be tailored to suit your interests and strengths.

Role details:

• Full-Time 40-hour position with flexible hours
• Large animal on-call rota (currently 1:4) with time off in lieu
• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
• Pool vehicle provided
• FTE salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), with Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Paid RCVS, VDS and professional fees
• Fully funded CPD with extensive development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Pension scheme, cycle to work, gym subsidy and employee assistance programme
• Colleague discounts and CVS share-save scheme

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund