Veterinary Surgeon | Sittingbourne, Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established first opinion practice in Sittingbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that genuinely values its people as much as its patients. With flexible working options, no out-of-hours and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to build a rewarding career within a collaborative and welcoming practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Full or part-time hours considered.
• Flexible working pattern, including school hours if required.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota (9:00am – 6:00pm).
• Well-established first opinion small animal practice.
• Experienced and supportive clinical team.
• Varied medical and surgical caseload, including orthopaedics.
• Certificate funding available.
• Excellent work-life balance.

The Practice

This established first opinion small animal practice has been caring for pets within the local community for over eight years and has developed a loyal client base built on exceptional patient care and outstanding customer service. Led by experienced clinical professionals, the practice has created a supportive culture where teamwork, open communication and continuous development are genuinely encouraged.

You’ll be joining an experienced team of three Veterinary Surgeons, five Registered Veterinary Nurses, one Veterinary Care Assistant and four dedicated Receptionists who work closely together to provide the highest standards of care. The practice is accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and has also been recognised with a Good Client Service Award, reflecting its commitment to both clinical excellence and client experience.

The varied caseload provides an excellent balance of medicine and surgery, including orthopaedic procedures, giving Veterinary Surgeons the opportunity to develop their clinical interests while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Facilities include:

• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory.
• Ultrasound.
• Dental radiography.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Orthopaedic surgical facilities.
• Modern diagnostic equipment.
• Spacious consulting rooms.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• On-site parking.

The Location

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent, the practice benefits from excellent road and rail links to Maidstone, Canterbury and London, while also being within easy reach of the Kent countryside and coastline. The area offers an excellent balance of town amenities, outdoor spaces and convenient commuting, making it a great place to both live and work.

The Role

This flexible role can be tailored around the successful candidate, with both full and part-time applications welcomed. The practice understands the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and is happy to consider flexible working patterns, including school hours where possible.

You’ll enjoy a varied first opinion caseload across both medicine and surgery while working within a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and clinical development. The team actively supports Veterinary Surgeons looking to pursue further qualifications or develop individual areas of interest through a generous CPD allowance and certificate funding.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience within small animal practice and be confident managing routine medical cases and surgical procedures.

You’ll be a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills who enjoys building strong client relationships and working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care are essential, together with a genuine passion for animal welfare and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Flexible full or part-time working.
• School hours considered.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Certificate funding and support.
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards.
• Modern facilities and equipment.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where teamwork, compassion and clinical excellence are genuinely valued. Whether you’re looking to develop your surgical skills, pursue a certificate or simply become part of a supportive team where your contribution is recognised, this role offers an excellent next step in your veterinary career.