Veterinary Surgeon – New Graduate Development Role
Up to £42,000 | Full Time | Kent, South East England

A fantastic opportunity for a New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, multi-site small animal practice in Kent. Based within a hospital setting, this role offers structured development, strong clinical support and exposure to a varied caseload in a well-equipped environment.

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 days plus 1 in 5 Saturdays
Shifts: Mixture of 8:00–18:00, 8:30–18:30 and 9:30–19:30

Who We Are

The practice is an RCVS-accredited group with six sites across Kent and East Sussex, including a fully accredited hospital providing 24-hour emergency care. The hospital holds Gold ISFM accreditation and is equipped to support a high standard of surgical, diagnostic and medical work.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated surgical suites

• Digital and dental radiography

• Modern ultrasound

• In-house laboratory

• ECG and Doppler ultrasonography

• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy

• Laparoscopic equipment

The team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons with interests in surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, dermatology and dentistry, alongside a skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses who run nurse consults and support inpatient care.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a balanced mix of consultations and surgical procedures

• Work up cases to a high clinical standard

• Collaborate closely with experienced colleagues across the wider group

• Deliver outstanding care to patients and clients

• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional team culture

This role provides excellent exposure for a recent graduate or developing Veterinary Surgeon looking to build confidence in both consults and surgery within a supportive hospital environment.

What You’ll Gain From Us

• Structured development within an experienced and collaborative team

• Access to modern hospital facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment

• External CPD funding and extensive online CPD resources

• Career progression opportunities within a large veterinary network

• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Employer pension contribution

• Life assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Staff discount schemes and cycle to work scheme

The wider group is part of a large, family-owned veterinary organisation, offering access to a broad network of specialists and long-term career development opportunities.

What We Need From You

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Experience in both consultations and surgery

• Confidence with occasional sole charge

• A proactive, collaborative approach to team working

• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient and client care

What’s Next

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:

Ciaran Drew
ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com
01392 793241