Veterinary Surgeon Bearsted & Sheerness, Kent

An excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join two well-established small animal practices in Bearsted and Sheerness, Kent. This is a full-time, permanent role offering variety, strong clinical support and an excellent work–life balance.

Key Highlights

• Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position across two Kent practices.

• Salary up to £55,000 per year, depending on experience.

• Four-day working week with no out-of-hours.

• Supportive teams with experienced nursing staff and loyal client bases.

• Strong CPD support and career development opportunities.

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Locations: Bearsted and Sheerness, Kent.

• Hours: Full time – four-day working week.

• Weekend rota: 1 in 6 weekends.

• OOH: None.

• Salary: Up to £55,000 per year.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys variety, working across two friendly and collaborative practices. You'll be supported by experienced nursing teams and benefit from access to wider clinical resources across the group.

The position offers autonomy, consistency and the opportunity to build strong client relationships across both sites.

The Practices

Both Bearsted and Sheerness are well-established small animal practices with loyal client bases and supportive teams. You'll work in a collaborative environment where high clinical standards and patient care are always prioritised.

The Role

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in consults and surgery.

• Manage a varied first-opinion small animal caseload.

• Build strong, lasting client relationships.

• Work collaboratively across both practices.

• Maintain high standards of regulatory, clinical and operational compliance.

• Share skills and contribute to wider clinical development.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.

• Confident in routine first-opinion work.

• Comfortable working across two practice sites.

• Strong communication and client-care skills.

• Team-focused and collaborative approach.

Location Highlights

• Based across Bearsted and Sheerness, Kent.

• Easy access to countryside, coastline and transport links.

• Well suited to vets seeking variety without sacrificing balance.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per year, depending on experience.

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.

• Life assurance (3 × salary).

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Additional paid "Day for You”.

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.

• Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD.

• Funded certificates and structured career pathways.

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA fees.

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.

• Sabbatical options based on length of service.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season ticket loans.

• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services.

What's Next

If you're a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a full-time role across Bearsted and Sheerness, offering variety, support and a salary of up to £55,000, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

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