Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Maidstone, Kent. This full-time, permanent role offers a four-site rota across three practices in and around Maidstone, with a focus on concise consulting and surgical cases.

The role provides clinical freedom within a supportive, employee-owned veterinary group and an emphasis on high-quality patient care. No OOH shifts and a balanced schedule are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with registration to practice.
• Interest in consulting or surgery.
• Ability to work across multiple sites.
• Excellent patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work across three practices with rotating sites.
• Mix of first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and surgery.
• Opportunity to develop clinical skills.
• Cat Friendly Clinic emphasis and collaborative team.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Clinical diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Maidstone

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £40,000 to £70,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: MAIDSTONE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

Veterinary Surgeon - Maidstone, Kent

Full-Time | Independent & Employee-Owned | No OOH | 4-Day Week

Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role that offers clinical freedom, excellent facilities and a genuinely supportive team?

An exciting opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent, employee-owned veterinary group across three practices in and around Maidstone, Kent.

Why Apply?

• 4-day working week + Saturday mornings
• No out-of-hours (OOH)
• Consulting or consulting & surgical caseload
• CT, MRI, ultrasound, digital imaging & in-house diagnostics
• Independent, employee-owned and supportive environment

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will work across three practices, typically spending two days at one site and two at another, although this can vary depending on team requirements.

The role offers a varied mix of first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and surgery, although a primarily consulting-focused Veterinary Surgeon would also be welcomed.

The Maidstone practice has a friendly, family feel and benefits from an experienced Lead Vet and a collaborative clinical team. The practice is also a Cat Friendly Clinic, with a strong focus on personalised patient care.

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is looking for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon who is enthusiastic, compassionate and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

Whether their interests lie in consulting, surgery or developing clinical skills, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their role around their strengths and career aspirations.

The Rota

The role offers a 4-day week, with Saturday mornings typically 8:30am-12:30/1:00pm on a rota of around 1 in 3 Saturdays, occasionally 1 in 2.

No OOH. No excessive weekend commitment. Just a supportive team and a role designed with work-life balance in mind.

Ideally, candidates will not require visa sponsorship.

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

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.