Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Medivet Dartford is seeking a qualified veterinary surgeon to join an established small animal practice with a reputation for clinical excellence and genuine team support. You’ll work with an experienced, friendly team in a well-equipped practice, handling a varied caseload and building meaningful relationships with clients who value continuity of care. This is a full-time permanent position offering the chance to develop your clinical skills whilst delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Dartford itself offers an excellent lifestyle balance: strong transport links into London sit alongside more affordable living costs, green spaces, and easy access to the Kent countryside. The area boasts local shopping, riverside walks, and genuine community amenities—ideal for those seeking a mix of accessibility and quieter surroundings without sacrificing professional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans in collaboration with clients
• Work collaboratively within the supportive veterinary team
• Contribute to the development of the broader Medivet communities through knowledge-sharing and mentoring

Requirements

• Qualified MRCVS or equivalent
• Passion for clinical excellence and client-centred care
• Team player mentality with genuine commitment to supporting colleagues
• Professional drive to make a real difference in patient outcomes

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, life assurance at 3x salary
• Annual Leave: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service), plus an additional paid ‘Day for You’
• Learning & Development: £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year, access to clinical communities and internal CPD, 24-hour hospital access, funded certificates and internal career pathways
• Professional Support: RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid
• Relocation & Sponsorship: Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
• Career Flexibility: Sabbatical options based on length of service

About the Practice

Medivet Dartford is part of Medivet, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care provider operating over 400 practices including 24-hour centres and specialist referral hospitals. The Dartford branch is a well-established small animal practice that prioritises both clinical excellence and employee wellbeing, operating as part of a supportive network rather than an isolated clinic.

Medivet’s philosophy centres on providing the right treatment for pets and people alike—offering veterinary professionals the tools, time, and genuine support needed to build the career they want. The practice culture emphasises work-life balance, continuous professional development, and genuine investment in staff development and retention.