Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus; Playden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary practice in Playden is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases while collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should be RCVS registered and possess experience in both consultations and surgeries. The practice emphasizes career progression and offers numerous benefits including holiday leave, CPD funding, and other perks.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS and experienced in handling both consultations and surgeries.
• Strong passion for delivering quality care to both patients and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of consults and surgeries, including periods of sole charge.
• Collaborate with a team of vets with various specialisms.
• Deliver exceptional veterinary care in a supportive environment.

Skills

RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Experience in consults and surgeries

Team player

Proactive mindset

Job description

Job title

Veterinary Surgeon

Location

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group, Kent

Hours

Full time and Part time options available, No OOH

Salary

Up to £65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Join us as a Veterinary Surgeon at Cinque Ports Veterinary Group where you can work up cases, carry out consults and surgeries, enjoying the best of both worlds in an exceptionally supportive environment!

Why join us?

• Handle a mix of consults, operational shifts and periods of sole charge, working on a wide range of challenging cases while benefiting from the expertise of the wider Cinque Ports group.
• Looking for career progression? This is a fantastic opportunity to explore leadership pathways, and we are keen to consider Lead Vets as part of this process!
• Be part of a fantastic group where you can really excel in your role! Our practices are fully equipped with facilities including surgical suites, dental x‑ray, digital x‑ray, new ultrasound, and in‑house blood analysis.
• Deliver exceptional care in a truly supportive environment, with access to Vets Now at our Kingsnorth Hospital for overnight inpatient care.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of Vets with interests in surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology and dentistry.
• Choose to work from either our Rye, Tenterden, or Hawkhurst practices with the added option of spending one day per week designed around you at our Kingsnorth Hospital.
• Join a brilliant team of like‑minded, ambitious colleagues! We encourage both get‑togethers as well as social activities. We asked our vets for their feedback on our practice, and here is what they had to say: ‘Working at Cinque Ports Vets is fabulous! It's all about great organisation, communication, and flexibility to all levels. Couldn't ask for more supportive leadership, who listen, and help with personal professional development, whatever your interests are!’

What we are looking for

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience working both consults and surgeries, with confidence as sole charge
• A strong team player with a passion for the delivery of outstanding quality care to patients and clients alike
• A proactive and collaborative mindset that contributes to a positive team culture

About us

Cinque Ports is an RCVS‑Accredited Practice with extensive surgical, diagnostic, and medical facilities across 6 sites in the Kent/ East Sussex area. Kingsnorth is an RCVS‑Accredited Hospital with Gold ISFM Accreditation and provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with Vets Now onsite providing continuity in cases and patient care. Our branches are more than satellite clinics: each one has its individual specialisms while offering the facilities required to work up cases and perform surgeries, and you will be supported by a full, experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN), that carry out both nurse consults and vaccinations.

We are excellently equipped including in‑house laboratories, ECG, Endoscopy, ultrasound, dentistry x‑ray, client care areas, digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, laparoscopic equipment, and video endoscope and bronchoscope.

We are proud that Cinque Ports are working towards their Bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE).

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• 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
• Wellness program including:
  Employee assistance program
  Eyecare voucher scheme
  Free annual Flu jab
  Cycle to work scheme

Cinque Ports is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at [e-mail]