Veterinary Surgeon — Shape the Future of Pet Care

Creature-Comforts; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200 hours' annual leave plus bankhol

£1,500 CPD allowance and 5 days study

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Job summary

Creature Comforts in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing practice team. You will deliver high-quality care across diagnostics, surgery, and case management, working with a supportive clinical director and veterinary colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes for pets and owners.

You will maintain RCVS standards, engage in CPD, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within a forward-thinking vet group.

Qualifications

• Essential: 2+ years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice.
• Desirable: leadership or mentoring experience.
• Desirable: experience in an RCVS-accredited practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across consultations, surgery, and case management.
• Work with veterinary and nursing teams to provide efficient service.
• Maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS and Creature Comforts protocols.
• Contribute to clinical audits and patient safety reporting (VetSafe).
• Ensure CPD requirements are met and shared with the team.
• Communicate clearly with clients and obtain informed consent.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Education

BVSc/BVM&S

MRCVS eligible

Tools

Provet Cloud

Job description

Creature Comforts in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing practice team. You will deliver high-quality care across diagnostics, surgery, and case management, working with a supportive clinical director and veterinary colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes for pets and owners.

You will maintain RCVS standards, engage in CPD, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within a forward-thinking vet group.