Looking for a practice that genuinely protects your work-life balance? Join Beacon View Vets, where no out-of-hours and 20-minute consultations are standard, not a luxury.
No out-of-hours work. Weekends involve morning consults only, shared fairly across the vet team.
Beacon View Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their growing team in Eastry, Kent. This is a planned growth role supporting their expanding first opinion and local referral caseload, with full-time or part-time options available. The practice is currently a 6-vet team, increasing to 7 in July, and this eighth vet role is designed to protect the time, standards and working environment that allow the team to practice high-quality veterinary medicine properly.
This role suits vets from a few years qualified through to certificate holder or Advanced Practitioner level. The clinical day is structured to give you time and autonomy: minimum 20-minute consultations as standard, protected admin time, strong RVN support, and a varied caseload including advanced diagnostics and procedures in-house. There is no out-of-hours work; weekends involve morning consults only, shared fairly across the vet team.
The practice is happy to shape the role around the right person, including a consult-focused role if that suits your strengths. You'll work with proactive, engaged clients who value clinical discussion and support appropriate diagnostics and treatment plans.
Beacon View Vets was established in 2019 near Dover and Canterbury. This independent practice represents a carefully planned approach to veterinary care, with every aspect designed to provide the best pet care, team and customer experience. The practice is fully equipped with the latest technology in a beautifully designed, award-winning suite of facilities. Clinical facilities include a modern, design award-winning practice with a brand new clinical building, in-house CT scanner, advanced ultrasound with live guided VVS station, laparoscopy and endoscopy, new dental suite with dental radiography, dedicated theatres and modern wards, orthopaedic and arthroscopic equipment, visiting and virtual specialist support, and separate wards and consult rooms for dogs and cats. The practice holds ISFM Gold Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly accreditation.
The team is close-knit and friendly, and the practice's leadership and culture have been recognised through multiple industry awards, including Inspiring New Practice, Outstanding Leadership, and a recent Highly Commended recognition from SPVS for Leadership and Management. Every team member has a clear development pathway, regular appraisals, and access to coaching and mentoring. The practice is led by founder Claire Smith, who believes in providing uniquely personalised and compassionate veterinary care where clients and their pets never feel rushed or uncomfortable.
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