Veterinary Surgeon: Varied Hospital Practice & Surgery

Linnaeus; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Life Assurance

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Cinque Ports Vets, part of Linnaeus, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our Kingsnorth hospital and branch practices across Kingsnorth, Rye, Tenterden and Hawkhurst. You’ll deliver hospital, consulting and surgical care with continuity of client relationships.

The role offers 40 hours weekly (4x10 or 5x8), 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out‑of‑hours shifts, with opportunities to develop clinical interests and mentor others.

Qualifications

• Has at least 5 years’ UK small animal practice experience.
• Confident first‑opinion clinician who enjoys consulting, medicine and surgery.
• Ideally holds a surgical certificate, or has a strong surgical interest and substantial surgical caseload.
• Enjoys being hands‑on clinically and undertaking occasional sole‑charge work.
• Values teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital, consulting and surgical services across Kingsnorth and branch practices.
• Maintain continuity of care with a regular branch and team.
• Mentor junior clinicians and share knowledge across the group.
• Develop personal clinical interests in surgery, medicine or imaging.

Skills

Small animal practice

Surgery

Consultations

Mentoring

Education

BVSc / BVMS

Tools

Laparoscopic equipment

Endoscopy

Bronchoscopy

Radiography

Job description

Cinque Ports Vets, part of Linnaeus, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our Kingsnorth hospital and branch practices across Kingsnorth, Rye, Tenterden and Hawkhurst. You’ll deliver hospital, consulting and surgical care with continuity of client relationships.

The role offers 40 hours weekly (4x10 or 5x8), 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out‑of‑hours shifts, with opportunities to develop clinical interests and mentor others.