Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; England; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving practice in Kent. This forward-thinking group, known for its commitment to excellence, is expanding and looking for a sixth vet to enhance their dynamic team. With a focus on professional growth, the role offers a supportive environment where you can develop your interests in various veterinary fields. Enjoy a generous salary and an array of benefits while working in a charming village that blends rural tranquility with urban convenience. If you're seeking a rewarding career in a progressive practice, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• RCVS accredited with experience in surgery and anaesthesia.
• Ability to work in a team and support veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and treatment to animals.
• Work collaboratively with a team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Anaesthesia

Radiography

Feline Medicine

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

ECG

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Digital Radiography

Laparoscopic Equipment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Kent

• Highly successful, RCVS accredited practice in a historical village in the heart of Kent
• Award winning group offering keyhole surgery, laser therapy, and acupuncture, with a fully equipped in-house lab, ECG, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and laparoscopic equipment
• Working alongside an experienced team which includes certificate holders and specialists in areas such as surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, and feline medicine
• No OOH
• Generous salary up to £53,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving and expanding team. Due to continued success, our client is looking for a sixth vet to become part of their dynamic and supportive practice. This is an especially exciting time to join, as the practice is currently undergoing a full refurbishment, adding a second theatre, a dedicated dentistry room, and a new client care area.

You will be working alongside a talented team with a wide range of interests and experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, and you will be encouraged to develop and pursue your own areas of interest. Whether you thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting or prefer the familiarity of a branch practice where you know your clients by name, there is a role to suit you within this well-established and forward-thinking group.

As an RCVS-Accredited Practice with six sites across the Kent and East Sussex area, this practice boasts outstanding surgical, diagnostic, and medical facilities. Their hospital is an RCVS-Accredited Hospital with Gold ISFM Accreditation and provides round-the-clock emergency care. A full team of experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses supports the vets, assisting with consults and vaccinations. The team also includes certificate holders and specialists in areas such as surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, and feline medicine, with visiting referral ophthalmologists.

Located in a charming and historic village featured in the Domesday Book, the practice offers an idyllic mix of rural and urban living. The village itself is a designated conservation area with excellent local facilities and strong transport links, providing easy access to Ashford, London, and even Europe for those who commute.

If you’re looking for a supportive, progressive practice where you can grow and develop your career within a friendly and dedicated team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1 in 5 Saturday rota, no OOH.

The Package:

• A generous salary of up to £53,000 DOE
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jordan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

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