Veterinary Surgeon
Small Animal

Sittingbourne, Kent | Salary up to £65,000 DOE | Full or Part Time

Ready to thrive in a practice where people and pets truly matter? 🐾

GVC are assisting a well-established small animal practice in Kent to find a compassionate and confident Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly, forward-thinking team. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can develop your clinical interests, feel valued and enjoy coming to work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

🩺 The Practice

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of 3 experienced vets, 5 RVNs, a VCA and 4 friendly receptionists, all committed to providing excellent patient care and creating a welcoming environment for clients and colleagues alike.

Vet-led and nurse-led, the practice understands the realities of clinical life and prides itself on creating a culture built around kindness, respect and teamwork.

Clinical facilities include:

• Digital X-ray and ultrasound

• In-house laboratory

• A varied surgical caseload, including orthopaedics

• Dental X-ray facilities coming soon!

👩‍⚕️ The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years’ small animal experience who is confident with routine surgery and medical work-ups.

You’ll have the support to continue developing your skills, explore your clinical interests and pursue further qualifications, with certificate support available.

The practice is looking for someone who is approachable, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high standards of care, with a genuine commitment to teamwork and animal welfare.

Working pattern:

• Full-time or part-time hours considered

• Flexible working options, including school-hours arrangements

• 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am–6pm

• No out-of-hours work

💷 What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE (FTE)

• Generous CPD allowance and certificate funding

• Contributory pension

• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships

• Option to buy additional holiday

• Exclusive colleague discounts and rewards

• A friendly, supportive team culture with plenty of tea, coffee and cake! 🍰

❤️ Why Join?

This is more than just another veterinary vacancy. It’s an opportunity to join a practice where your contribution matters, your development is encouraged and your work-life balance is taken seriously.

If you’re looking for a team that combines clinical excellence with compassion, humour and genuine support, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested in finding out more?
Get in touch with Global Veterinary Careers for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 79069