Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Animed Veterinary Centre in Whitstable and offers a permanent full-time contract of 40 hours, with part-time candidates considered and hours to be negotiated at interview. The working pattern is a 4 or 5 day week depending on hours, with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

You will be joining a first opinion small animal practice where clinicians are supported to develop, share best practice and take on a varied caseload. The role is aimed at an experienced vet who is confident with medical and surgical cases, enjoys mentoring others and values strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied first opinion small animal caseload.
• Take the lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations with accuracy.
• Support and inspire colleagues across the wider team.
• Contribute to shaping clinical standards within the Whitstable and Beltinge team.
• Provide reassuring, high-quality client care.

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Comfortable handling a varied caseload.
• Interest in developing further confidence and expertise.
• Natural mentoring ability and a collaborative approach.
• Strong client care skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000.
• £5,000 welcome bonus.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• BSAVA library access and 450 plus courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell.
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

Animed Veterinary Centre is a small animal first opinion practice in Whitstable. The team includes vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, and the facilities listed include orthopaedic kit, endoscopy, ultrasound, a full dental suite, digital X-ray and laparoscopic spay equipment.

The practice describes a friendly, collaborative and community-focused environment, with activities including craft evenings, team meals out, Easter Fun Days, school visits and local community involvement.