Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ashford is looking for experienced small animal vets to join their supportive team. The role offers a balanced workweek of 40 hours over 4 days, with no OOH or on-call responsibilities. Employees will enjoy a competitive salary, ample annual leave, private medical insurance, and various development opportunities. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing excellent veterinary services.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience as a small animal vet.
• A driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to engage in flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Work across two branches in Ashford and New Romney.
• Commit to regular Saturday mornings in New Romney.
• Provide veterinary services without OOH or on-call requirements.

Job description

Overview

Calling all passionate experienced small animal vets! This opportunity offers 50% base in our main branch in Ashford and 50% in our New Romney branch. A driving licence is essential.

Work pattern and responsibilities

A balanced workweek: 40 hours spread across 4 days, with one regular day off each week. No gruelling schedules. Shift pattern: 10 hour shifts, either 8:00–18:30, 9:00–19:30 or 10:00–20:30. Regular Saturday morning commitment in New Romney (8:30–11:30) every other Saturday; the Friday is shorter. No OOH or on-call requirements.

Flexibility

Open to discussing flexible arrangements to suit your needs, from part-time to shorter shifts.

Facilities

Excellent facilities and equipment with onsite CT scanner, laparoscopy, ultrasound and endoscopy.

Our supportive Team

Join a group of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 11 RVNs, one SVN and an ANA. We also have a supportive client care team, a dedicated insurance processor and bookings clerk. Visiting specialists available in orthopaedics, cardiology and ophthalmology. Three of our vets hold AVP certificates. Our network encourages knowledge sharing and growth.

Ready to embark

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? Reach out about your aspirations and how we can make them a reality. Let’s start a new chapter together!

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway with discounts and cashback from retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care