Join a supportive small animal team with no OOH shifts, working four rewarding days per week at a well-equipped practice on the Kent coast. Thanet Vets welcomes newly qualified nurses and values continuous learning in a close-knit, collaborative culture.
No out-of-hours on-call. Saturday mornings 1:4 rota (8 am to 2 pm), with a view to change to 1:5.
This full-time position offers a refreshing work pattern: 40 hours spread across four days, 7:30 am to 8 pm, plus 1:4 Saturday mornings (8 am to 2 pm, with a view to move to 1:5). Importantly, there is no out-of-hours on-call commitment. You'll be joining Thanet Vets, a long-established practice serving Margate and the Southeast coast since before 1965, with a satellite branch in Birchington.
The practice is well-equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy. You'll be part of a close-knit clinical team of 5.5 vets and 7 RVNs (with a student nurse joining soon), plus 7.5 support staff. Your colleagues include certificate holders in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and team members pursuing further qualifications in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology. The culture emphasises both professional excellence and genuine team camaraderie beyond work hours.
Whether you're newly qualified or bringing prior experience, you'll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and support staff to deliver high-quality first-opinion care, contribute to clinical standards, and grow within a values-led environment focused on care and continuous improvement.
Thanet Vets has been a cornerstone of the Southeast coast community for over 60 years, operating a main branch in Margate and a satellite consulting branch in Birchington. The practice is well-equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy facilities, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care.
As part of IVC Evidensia (the UK's leading vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals), Thanet Vets combines independent practice values with access to world-class learning resources and career development opportunities. The team is committed to excellence and continuous learning, with colleagues pursuing specialist qualifications and fostering a supportive, values-led culture centred on care, community, and professional growth.
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