Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre - Ashford; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Ashford as a small animal vet, offering an exciting opportunity with a balanced workweek. Benefit from competitive salary, professional development support, and an environment that values employee wellbeing. Enjoy working with a skilled team and access to advanced medical facilities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Pawsome Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced small animal vet.
• Driving licence essential for dual-location role.
• Must be skilled in handling various small animal cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care based in Ashford and New Romney.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools like CT scanner and ultrasound.
• Work collaboratively with a team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Calling all passionate experienced small animal vets! Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

Find a place to excel

Based 50% in our main branch in Ashford and 50% in our New Romney branch - driving licence essential

A Balanced Workweek: Our vets typically work 40 hours spread across 4 days, with one regular day off each week. No gruelling schedules here!

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

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

Shift pattern : 10 hour shifts, either 8-6.30 , 9-7.30 or 10-8.30 with 8.30-11.30 every other Saturday morning in New Romney (shorter shift on the Friday) No OOH or on call

Our supportive Team

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

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

Because our employee’s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. 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 giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £60,000 DOE