Join a well-equipped, close-knit team on the Kent coast with no out-of-hours shifts and genuine work-life balance. Thanet Vets values camaraderie, clinical excellence, and supporting nurses at every stage of their career.
No out-of-hours shifts. Daytime hours 7:30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Thursday, plus one Saturday morning per month (8 am to 2 pm), with potential progression to one in five Saturday mornings.
This full-time position offers 40 hours per week across four days, working 7:30 am to 8 pm, plus one Saturday morning per month (8 am to 2 pm, with potential progression to one in five). There are no overnight or out-of-hours shifts, making this ideal if you value predictable evenings and genuine time off.
You'll be joining Thanet Vets, a cornerstone of the Southeast coast community for over 60 years. The practice operates from a main branch in Margate and a satellite consulting clinic in Birchington, serving the Thanet area with a reputation for hands-on, collaborative care. The team is well-equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy facilities. Whether you're newly qualified or building on existing experience, you'll find mentorship and clear progression opportunities within a supportive environment.
The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, which means access to wider resources, learning networks, and career development pathways. Your colleagues include 5.5 veterinary surgeons and 7 registered veterinary nurses with varied experience levels, plus certificate holders in anaesthesia and analgesia. The team is actively pursuing further qualifications in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology.
Thanet Vets has served the Southeast coast for over 60 years, establishing itself as a trusted provider of exceptional pet care. The practice operates from a main branch in Margate and a satellite consulting branch in Birchington, both equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
As part of inspiring vet care, a corporate group dedicated to healthier animals and happier owners, the practice combines independent, hands-on clinical culture with access to wider resources and development opportunities. The team values camaraderie and socialises outside work, fostering a collaborative and supportive professional environment centred on continuous learning and clinical excellence.
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