Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £8,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team at Lady Dane Vets, across our well-equipped practices in Faversham and Whitstable. You will deliver high‑quality patient and client care on a varied caseload while developing your clinical interests with funded development opportunities.

We offer funded certificates, mentors, and a collaborative environment with flexible working options and strong emphasis on career progression and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary degree and RCVS registration required.
• Experience in clinical practice with confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient and client care across varied cases.
• Develop clinical interests and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Lead and support the clinical team to maintain a collaborative culture.

Skills

RCVS registered

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Professionalism

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Welcome bonus up to £8,000

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Welcome bonus up to £8,000

Join a supportive and experienced team at Lady Dane Vets. Based across our spacious, well-equipped practices in Faversham and Whitstable, you'll have access to excellent facilities, a collaborative team culture, and the flexibility to achieve a healthy work-life balance. With direct rail links to London and easy access to Canterbury and the Kent coast, this is an opportunity to enjoy both career progression and lifestyle benefits.

Whether you're looking to develop a particular clinical interest or pursue a certificate, you'll be supported with funded development opportunities and encouraged to grow your career.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Practice Highlights

• Funded certificates and genuine support for clinical and or leadership development
• Experienced Practice Manager and supportive Director of Practice & Clinical Service
• Skilled nursing team and established support network
• Large, modern practice with ongoing investment in equipment
• Flexible working options with no out-of-hours
• Excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care while leading and supporting those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £75,000 DOE