Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance & funded qualifications

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package & visa support

Wellbeing & support networks

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Animed Veterinary Centre in Whitstable is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Whitstable & Beltinge team. The role involves leading surgical and medical cases, performing diagnostics with precision, and mentoring colleagues to maintain high clinical standards.

We value a driven, client‑focused veterinary professional who can work in a collaborative environment and contribute to shaping our clinical care pathways. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Surgeon with ability to lead surgical and medical cases.
• Committed to continuous development and expanding clinical skills.
• Mentor and support colleagues to help them thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Support the team in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues to develop clinical skills.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Autonomous practice

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Onsite
Location: Animed Veterinary Centre - Beresford Rd, Whitstable CT5 1JP
Contract: Permanent, Full time 40 hours - Part Time candidates considered (hours to be negotiated at interview).
Practice Type: First Opinion

Days: 4 or 5 day working week depending on hours

Weekend commitments: 1 in 4 Saturdays 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Up to £60,000 DOE • £5,000 welcome bonus • ECC‑Qualified Head Vet • Progressive, Supportive Team.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Animed Veterinary Centre

Animed Veterinary Centre is a Small Animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our facilities include

• Orthopaedic kit
• Endoscopy
• Ultrasound
• Full dental suite
• Digital X‑ray
• Laparoscopic spay equipment

giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. Our team is genuinely fun, kind, and community‑focused. We believe veterinary work should be meaningful and enjoyable. Outside of clinical life, you'll find:

• Craft evenings
• Team meals out
• Easter Fun Days
• School visits
• Plenty of local community involvement

We work hard, support each other, and make time to enjoy ourselves too.

About you:

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Whitstable & Beltinge team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.