Veterinary Surgeon | Sittingbourne, Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, forward-thinking first opinion practice in Sittingbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit and supportive team that genuinely values its people as much as its patients. With flexible working options, no out-of-hours and excellent opportunities to develop your clinical interests, this role offers an outstanding work-life balance within a modern and progressive practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Full or part-time opportunities available.
• Flexible working pattern, including school hours considered.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota (9:00am – 6:00pm).
• Well-established first opinion practice.
• Experienced and supportive clinical team.
• Varied medical and surgical caseload, including orthopaedics.
• Certificate funding and excellent CPD support.
• Practice Standards Scheme accredited practice.

The Practice

This well-established small animal practice has been caring for pets in the local community for over eight years and has built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service. Led by experienced veterinary professionals, the practice has created a friendly and welcoming environment where teamwork, honesty and compassion are at the heart of everything they do.

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 outstanding patient and client care. The practice is proud to be an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accredited practice and has also achieved the Good Client Service Award, reflecting its commitment to maintaining the highest standards throughout the practice.

The varied caseload provides an excellent mix of medicine and surgery, including orthopaedic procedures, giving Veterinary Surgeons the opportunity to develop their clinical skills while following cases through with excellent continuity of care.

Facilities include:

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

The Location

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent, the practice enjoys excellent transport links across the county and into London, while also benefiting from easy access to the Kent coastline and beautiful countryside. The area offers a fantastic balance of town amenities, outdoor leisure opportunities and convenient commuting, making it an excellent location to both live and work.

The Role

This flexible position can be tailored around the successful candidate, with both full and part-time applications welcomed. The practice understands that achieving a healthy work-life balance is important 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, working within a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged and individual clinical interests are supported. Whether you’re looking to further develop your surgical skills, expand your medical knowledge or work towards a certificate, you’ll receive ongoing encouragement and support from an experienced team.

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 and approachable Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills who enjoys building strong client relationships and working collaboratively within a supportive team. The practice is looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, committed to high clinical standards and keen to continue developing both professionally and personally.

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.
• Practice Standards Scheme accredited practice.
• Good Client Service Award practice.
• Modern facilities and equipment.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where people, pets and professional development are genuinely valued. Whether you’re looking to pursue a certificate, develop your own clinical interests or simply become part of a friendly and supportive team where you’ll have a real voice, this role offers an excellent next step in your veterinary career.

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