Veterinary Surgeon

Vet Group; Rosherville; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

RCVS/BVA/VDS memberships

CPD allowance

Company car

Discounts at Pets at Home

Job summary

Vet Group in Gravesend, Kent is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon for a 1-year FTC maternity cover. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with 1 in 3 Saturdays, joining a 3 Vets, 6 RVNs team.

You will manage both surgical and medical cases, with opportunities for sole charge responsibilities during the week and weekends as you settle in. The practice boasts modern equipment and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Confident Veterinary Surgeon with capability for sole charge during week/weekend
• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with 1 in 3 Saturdays
• 1-year FTC maternity cover in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 0DQ)

Responsibilities

• Handle surgical and medical cases with a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Occasional sole charge responsibilities as the team settles in.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and support staff.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM/BVetMed)

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

In-house laboratory

Job description

Maternity Cover Veterinary Surgeon

• Gravesend, Kent
• Contract
• Full-time

Will your next career move be part of a fast growing, successful practice based in Gravesend, Kent?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our great team on a 1-year FTC Maternity cover starting around August. The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, with just 1 in 3 Saturdays.

Our modern practice is purpose built to industry leading standards and has state of the art equipment including digital X-ray, in-house laboratory, Doppler blood pressure, digital radiography, ultrasound, capnography, pulse oximetry, v-gels for cats and rabbits, surgical suction and separate dog and cat wards.

We are located on the Imperial Retail Park with ample onsite parking, easy access to the A2 and within walking distance of frequent high-speed links to Central London.

You will be joining a team made up of 3 Vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, Practice Manager and 5 Receptionists. Partner and Vet Paul Gunning, qualified in 2011 and holds a certificate in small animal surgery as well as having a keen interest in orthopaedics.

Our ideal new colleague will be a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon, who is happy to take some sole charge responsibility at points during the week and weekend once settled into the practice.

You will enjoy both surgical and medical cases and have excellent communication skills as the team take great pride in the strong, long-term relationships we have built with our clients.

In return, we offer:

• Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid memberships - RCVS, BVA, VDS
• CPD allowance and happy to support certificates
• Company car
• Pastoral care, emotional wellbeing and support
• Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding healthcare and exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Location: DA11 0DQ

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

Date: 8 Sept 2026