Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their Gillingham clinic. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse caseload, while benefiting from continuous mentorship and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, the position allows for flexible scheduling, including part-time options. The company invests heavily in its staff, providing first-class benefits and support, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on animal care. If you're ready to take control of your career and develop your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Membership of employee wellbeing programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay

Family-friendly policies

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off

Paid volunteering days

£1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata

Death in service of two times annual salary

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with experience in ECC settings.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in an emergency setting.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team to manage diverse caseloads.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Gillingham – Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £75,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

A work life extraordinary at Vets Now Gillingham

At Vets Now Gillingham, we have an exciting opportunity for a Vet Surgeon who is seeking an interesting and diverse caseload. At our Gillingham clinic you will work alongside a fully supportive team, and you will also benefit from continuous mentorship.

Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours

Full-time with Vets Now is an average of 40 hours per week, which is an average of 3 shifts per week, with a 1:2 weekend commitment, plus a fair share of bank holidays.

As with any role within Vets Now we appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right work/life balance for you is our priority, so we are happy to also consider this role on a part-time basis.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. At Vets Now we invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people across the business. As a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching and mentoring.

We look after you so you can look after them

At Vets Now we recognise that our people are what makes us. That’s why we are continuing to invest in first class reward and recognition benefits and initiatives.

• Private medical insurance
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Paid volunteering days
• £1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Access to our Edge programmes
• RCVS fees
• VECCS membership
• VDS cover
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service of two times annual salary

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the ongoing development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business, then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge – Two-week programme for experienced, talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role.

Apply at Vets Now

To be considered for this role, please click apply. To get in touch with Angie in our Talent team to discuss further, please email [e-mail] or call 078 150 15538.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.