Veterinary Surgeon – Medicine Bias!

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened at Mead Vet Centre, a 24-hour independent practice in Dartford, Kent, for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a medicine focus. You’ll be joining a progressive, friendly team that’s well-equipped with modern facilities and genuinely invested in your professional growth.

This full-time role offers flexibility: work 40 hours per week across either 4 days or 3 days per week on 12-hour shifts, with a 1:4 weekend rota (time back in lieu the following week). You’ll see a varied and interesting caseload whilst working alongside certificate holders specialising in surgery, exotics, medicine, endodontics, imaging and more. The area boasts fantastic transport links, and team morale is consistently high.

The practice is genuinely committed to your progression—expect quarterly reviews to discuss your caseload, equipment needs, and career direction, plus exceptional CPD support and certificate sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medicine-focused clinical care to a diverse small animal caseload
• Perform routine surgery alongside your medicine work
• Collaborate with certificate-holding specialists across multiple disciplines
• Contribute to the 24-hour service delivery across the practice
• Maintain excellent standards of patient and client care in a community-focused environment

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Confidence with routine surgical procedures
• Medicine specialism or strong medicine bias (essential)
• Willingness to work within a collaborative, supportive team structure
• Certificate holders desired but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Exceptional CPD support and certificate sponsorship
• Flexible working arrangements (4-day or 3-day week options)
• Manageable 1:4 weekend rota with time back in lieu
• Quarterly career progression reviews
• Access to modern equipment and facilities
• Supportive, friendly team environment with high morale

About the Practice

Mead Vet Centre is part of DNA Vetcare, a proudly independent group of award-winning surgeries established in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. The practice operates as a 24-hour facility in Dartford, Kent, serving a loyal community client base with well-equipped facilities and a network of handpicked clinical staff.

DNA Vetcare is built on principles of exceptional client service, respectful and expert animal care, and a genuinely supportive workplace culture. The group operates across London and Kent, with a strong reputation for quality and team development.