Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; Smeeth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team at Medivet Evegate. The role involves delivering exceptional patient care, working with both small animals and exotic species, and enhancing team skills. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position also offers extensive training and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Access to counselling

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid Day for You

Clinical CPD funding

Internal CPD opportunities

Funded certificate opportunities

Paid professional fees

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in a progressive clinical culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations.
• Provide clients with clear updates on their pets.
• Engage and develop your team skills.

Skills

Exceptional Care Delivery

Clinical Leadership

Team Collaboration

Coaching and Influencing Skills

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Medivet Evegate

Take the next step in your career as a Veterinary Surgeon at Medivet Evegate, a unique practice where small animal care meets exotic expertise in the heart of the Kent countryside.

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving team, offering the chance to combine first‑opinion small animal work with the excitement of caring for a wide range of exotic species. From loyal Labradors and curious cockatiels to reptiles, birds and small mammals, every day brings something new, making Evegate an inspiring and rewarding place to develop your career.

You’ll be working in a supportive, well‑equipped environment alongside experienced vets and certificate holders, with opportunities to broaden your clinical skills and even support two small local zoos for a truly varied caseload. Previous experience with exotic species is desirable, but if you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge we will fully support you to grow. What matters most is a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a friendly and committed team.

Life at Evegate offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and a relaxed rural lifestyle. Nestled in the picturesque Kent countryside, the practice is surrounded by scenic walks and local artisan markets, with easy access to Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone and even London thanks to excellent transport links.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and supportive practice where your ideas, skills and career ambitions will be genuinely valued. To apply, simply click Apply or get in touch for an informal chat with Nabi Issrar at [e-mail] or call 07961 834919.

Come and be part of something special, where your expertise will grow, your passion will thrive, and no two days are ever the same.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have. In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.