Ready to join a thriving independent practice where your career will genuinely flourish? Mead Vet Centre values your expertise, offers outstanding CPD support, and respects work-life balance with flexible shifts and time back in lieu.
1:4 weekend rota with time back in lieu the following week
An experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon is needed to join the progressive and friendly team at Mead Vet Centre, a well-equipped 24-hour hospital in Dartford, Kent. You'll work alongside certificate holders in surgery, exotics, medicine, endoscopy, and imaging, seeing an interesting and varied small animal caseload. This full-time role offers flexibility: work 40 hours over 4 days, or opt for 3-day weeks with 12-hour shifts, including a 1:4 weekend rota with time back in lieu the following week.
The practice is built on genuine team spirit and job satisfaction. Partners Paul Booer and Helen Charteris have been at Mead for over 20 years and have established a community-focused surgery with excellent facilities including digital X-rays, ultrasounds, endoscopies, blood pressure monitoring, and weight management clinics. Transport links are excellent, and the area offers a great quality of life with high team morale.
DNA Vetcare, the parent group, was founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker and is committed to providing excellent service, respectful and expert care for animals, and a supportive workplace for staff. Exciting developments are underway at Mead Vet Centre, and you could be part of them.
Mead Veterinary Centre is a reputable, independently owned 24-hour companion animal practice in Dartford, Kent, part of the DNA Vetcare group. The practice offers comprehensive services including dentistry, digital X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, blood pressure monitoring, and weight management clinics. The team treats dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals with a focus on compassionate, expert care.
DNA Vetcare is a multi-award-winning group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons with years of experience in high-quality practices. The group operates across London and Kent with a handpicked network of clinical excellence. Leadership includes founders Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, along with Claire Baker (joined as Director in 2019 after starting as a locum in 2013), who heads operations and vet team recruitment.
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