Veterinary Surgeon Dartford, Kent

An excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in Dartford, Kent. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a varied caseload, supportive team environment and strong emphasis on clinical quality and work–life balance.

Key Highlights

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

• Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position in a stable, established practice.

• Varied small animal caseload with continuity of care.

• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and development.

• Excellent location with strong transport links and local amenities.

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: Dartford, Kent.

• Hours: Full time.

• Salary: Up to £55,000 per year.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys building long-term client relationships and delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work within a friendly, experienced team in a practice where clinical standards, wellbeing and professional development are genuinely valued.

The position offers exposure to a varied first-opinion caseload and the opportunity to continue developing your clinical interests in a supportive setting.

The Practice Environment

The practice offers:

• A well-established client base that values continuity of care.

• A collaborative and supportive veterinary and nursing team.

• Well-equipped facilities to support confident clinical decision-making.

• A positive working culture with a focus on work–life balance.

Dartford provides an excellent lifestyle balance, combining strong transport links into London with green spaces, riverside walks and easy access to the Kent countryside.

The Role

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in consults and surgery.

• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans with clients.

• Manage routine and more complex medical and surgical cases.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive, team-focused environment.

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

• Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical best practice.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.

• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery.

• Passion for clinical excellence and compassionate client care.

• Team-oriented, reliable and professional approach.

• Desire to work within a supportive, well-run practice.

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 in Dartford, Kent, offering a salary of up to £55,000 and a supportive, established team environment, 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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