Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

Join a spacious, well-equipped small animal practice in Dartford with a genuine commitment to flexible working and work-life balance. This role offers you the choice to work full-time, part-time, or on a bespoke schedule—including options like a protected 4-day week. You’ll be part of a team of 3 established vets supported by an exceptionally strong nursing team of 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, and 1 ANA, plus 7 support staff. The practice also hosts regular visiting specialists in orthopaedics, cardiology, and imaging, giving you access to expert collaboration and diverse cases.

Importantly, there are no night shifts or out-of-hours duties required. Saturday mornings operate on a 1:3 rota, and you receive the time back in lieu. With your varied small animal caseload—whether you lean towards surgery or medicine—you’ll have the scope to develop your clinical interests while maintaining genuine control over your schedule.

The practice is RCVS accredited, conveniently located opposite a retail park with easy access to Dartford town centre and London. Free parking is available, and you’ll work in a modern, light-filled environment with dedicated consulting rooms, an open-plan prep area, and a separate theatre suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary care for dogs, cats, and small pets across a varied caseload
• Conduct clinical consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures in a well-equipped theatre environment
• Collaborate with the experienced RVN team (75 years of combined nursing expertise) to deliver efficient patient care
• Work alongside visiting specialists in orthopaedics, cardiology, and imaging on referred and complex cases
• Contribute to the practice’s quality improvement and infection prevention programmes
• Engage in ongoing professional development with support from practice mentors and the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Participate in Saturday morning rota (1:3 frequency, with time recouped in lieu)

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS
• Small animal practice experience (no minimum length specified)
• Professional indemnity insurance and VDS cover maintained
• Willingness to engage with continuing professional development
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to teamwork

Benefits

• Salary & Bonuses: Up to £75,000 DOE; welcome bonus up to £10,000; discretionary vet bonus scheme; relocation allowance up to £8,000; visa sponsorship if required
• Leave & Flexibility: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday on your birthday; flexible rota patterns to suit your needs
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available to all vets
• Professional Memberships & Insurance: BVA membership covered; VDS cover; RCVS fees covered
• Wellbeing & Family Support: Private medical insurance; 24/7 employee assistance programme; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Pension & Schemes: Company pension with employer contribution; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars scheme
• Care & Support: £1,250 per annum via IVC Evidensia Care Fund; colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Additional Perks: Discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers; discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices; voluntary benefits package

About the Practice

Easipetcare Dartford is an established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice offering comprehensive primary care in a modern, spacious environment. The practice features state-of-the-art facilities including ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, ECG, in-house laboratory with microscope, digital X-ray, dentistry capabilities, and Doppler equipment. A dedicated theatre provides a sterile surgical environment, supported by an open-plan preparation area and three consultation rooms adjoining a light, welcoming waiting room.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a major UK veterinary group committed to employee wellbeing, professional development, and diversity and inclusion. IVC Evidensia operates the Academy for ongoing learning, supports research funding, and maintains robust quality improvement and infection prevention programmes across all practices.