Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll join Medivet Faversham as a Veterinary Surgeon in a role designed around balance and professional growth. This is a part-time position with a four-day working week, offering either one Saturday in three or one full weekend in six—giving you real breathing room alongside your clinical work. The practice sits in Faversham, a picturesque market town in Kent with direct train links to London, countryside walks, and local cafes—the kind of place where you can actually enjoy your downtime.

The role suits someone confident across routine procedures and consultations who wants space to develop special interests without pressure. You’ll work alongside experienced vets, skilled nurses, and welcoming front-of-house colleagues in a genuinely positive environment, with a dedicated Practice Manager handling the admin so you can focus on patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard clinical care during consultations and surgery, maintaining full regulatory and practice compliance
• Create tailored treatment plans with clients and follow through on patient outcomes
• Work collaboratively within the team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues’ development
• Contribute to the wider Medivet community through internal CPD and peer learning

Requirements

• Qualified MRCVS with current registration
• Strong foundation in routine small animal procedures and client communication
• Team-focused approach with genuine commitment to clinical excellence
• Enthusiasm for continued professional development and exploring areas of special interest

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Four-day week with manageable weekend rota (1:3 Saturdays or 1:6 full weekends)
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling support, Life Assurance at 3x salary
• Leave: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service), plus one paid ‘Day for You’
• Learning & development: £1,500 CPD allowance per year plus 3 days’ paid leave for training; access to internal CPD, Clinical Communities, and 24-hour hospital support; funded professional certificates and clear career pathways
• Professional support: RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid by the practice
• Relocation: Relocation support and visa sponsorship available if needed; accommodation may be available as part of the role
• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, staff discounts on Medivet products and services
• Flexibility: Sabbatical options available based on length of service

About the Practice

Medivet Faversham is a modern, well-equipped small animal practice serving the local community. The facility includes digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, separate theatre and prep areas, dedicated consultation and recovery spaces, and a spacious staff room designed to make the team feel valued and supported.

The practice is part of Medivet, a leading veterinary care provider operating over 400 practices, 24-hour centres, and referral hospitals across the UK and Europe. Medivet operates as a genuine community rather than just a network, with a stated commitment to giving vets the tools, time, and support to build the career they want.