Regional Veterinary Surgeon - SE London & Kent border

Inspiring Vet Care; Chatham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking an Area Veterinary Surgeon to cover parts of the SE London & Kent border region. You will perform routine surgeries and consultations with the possibility of sole charge work, and you’ll work across multiple practices, gaining diverse clinical exposure.

We welcome candidates with certificates in Surgery, Orthopaedics, Dermatology or Small Animal Medicine and offer clear development pathways, with a competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE and a company car or car

Qualifications

• Experience in routine medical and surgical cases in clinical practice.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning and openness to feedback and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgeries and consultations, with potential for sole charge.
• Work across multiple practices in the SE London & Kent border region.
• Support clinical development and exposure, including specialist certificates where applicable.

Skills

Clinical experience

Good communication

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligibility

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE and company car or car allowance

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are excited to be looking for a Area Veterinary Surgeon to cover inspiring vet care in parts of the SE London & Kent border region. The role will involve carrying out routine surgeries and consultations with the possibility of sole charge work. You will work across multiple practices in the region. This role offers a great deal of flexibility and exposure to a variety of cases supporting clinical exposure and development. This opportunity also allows the opportunity to work with certificate holders including those with certificates in Surgery, Orthopaedics, Dermatology and Small Animal Medicine.

The areas covered within the remit of the Area Veterinary Surgeon role are

• Dartford
• Chatham
• Orpington
• Sidcup
• Welling
• Belvedere
• Chislehurst
• Eltham

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £75,000 DOE