Veterinary Surgeon

Vet Group; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Discounts at Pets at Home

Job summary

Maidstone Vets4Pets, part of Vet Group, is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon in Maidstone, Kent. The role is permanent, up to 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota and a salary up to £70,000 pro rata depending on experience.

The practice offers modern facilities, opportunities for CPD and postgraduate qualifications, and relocation support including visa sponsorship if needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years qualified as Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in routine surgery and small animal practice preferred.
• Willing to contribute to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of cases including routine surgery and soft tissue procedures.
• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care within a supportive team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a balanced work/life schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery

3+ years professional experience

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

• Maidstone, Kent
• £70,000 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

We have exciting plans to grow our modern, busy practice in the riverside town of Maidstone. If you're a forward-thinking, experienced Vet looking for a role where you can bring your ideas to life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Maidstone Vets for Pets is a standalone practice, offering the environment, caseload, and equipment needed to fully utilise your existing skills while also supporting your ongoing development. We actively encourage further learning, with support for postgraduate qualifications, CPD, and training in your areas of interest.

You’ll be joining a talented and friendly clinical team, alongside a highly supportive non-clinical team. Developing and retaining talent is a key focus for us, reflected in the number of colleagues who have been with us for 13-20 years, as well as our CCA team working towards BVRA accreditation. Within the clinical team, we also have a range of interests, with two of our vets already holding certificates in medicine and surgery. An interest in surgery or diagnostic imaging would be welcomed but is not essential.

Our practice sees a wide variety of cases, including all routine surgery, soft tissue procedures, and some basic orthopaedics. We are well-equipped with modern facilities such as digital X-ray and ultrasound, and we are always open to investing in additional specialist equipment where it benefits the team and practice.

This is a Full or Part Time position, working up to 40 hours per week, inclusive of paid lunches and weekends, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota on a fair basis - though this can be discussed for the right candidate.

There is minimal sole charge and no out-of-hours responsibility, supporting a strong work/life balance and providing plenty of opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

In addition to a tailored career path and a salary of up to £70,000 pro rata (depending on experience), we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes excellent career progression opportunities and access to exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts, such as up to 20% off at Pets at Home. We also offer relocation support within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship if required, as we are an A+ rated sponsor.

Yunus, Veterinary Surgeon, Maidstone Vets4Pets:

“After my interviews, I didn't wait to talk to other practices and wanted to work here. My initial impression was that they genuinely cared for the patients and worked continuously to improve the practice. I am content with my decision to be a part of this team and have been here for 1.5 years now. This practice has its own identity, and it's kept so - which consists of compassion, hard work and an understanding of colleagues' mental wellbeing while supporting their professional interests. Of course, every workplace has limitations and being in the veterinary profession is not always the easiest. But I can fairly say that someone will always have your back and support you if you are open to it, especially if you love animals like we do.”

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon (3+ years qualified) to play a key role in building and shaping our practice, with the support and guidance of a well-established industry network.

You will be confident managing routine surgical and medical cases, but just as importantly, you'll be a personable and approachable vet who enjoys building strong relationships with our patients, clients, and the wider team.

Maidstone is ideally located, offering easy access to beautiful surrounding countryside and beaches, while also being within convenient reach of Gatwick and Heathrow airports, as well as the Eurostar. We also provide free on-site parking for added convenience.

Location: ME15 9BY

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Business Unit: Vet Group