Veterinary Surgeon
George Summers Close, Strood, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive, progressive environment where you can truly thrive? A fantastic Tier 1 First-Opinion Small Animal Hospital in the South of England is looking for a dedicated Vet to join their collaborative and friendly team! 🩺✨
About the Practice & Location: 📍
Nestled in a beautiful part of the South of England, this well-established Tier 1 Small Animal Hospital prides itself on providing progressive, high-quality veterinary care.
The practice is fully equipped with top-tier facilities, including:
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ultrasound & digital radiography 📸
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Advanced dentistry & endoscopy 🦷
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Laparoscopic surgical equipment 🔪
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An in-house ICU 🏥
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A dedicated internal laboratory run by qualified lab technicians 🔬
In addition to first-opinion care, the hospital runs an active Ophthalmology referral service and hosts a weekly visiting Cert AVP surgeon for advanced orthopaedics. It’s a warm, inclusive, and energetic environment where case discussions, clinical meetings, and clinical freedom are genuinely encouraged. 🤝
About the Role & Team: 🩺💬
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Position: Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon
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Team: Working alongside a vibrant, skilled team of Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, PCAs, and Receptionists.
- OOHs / On-Call: Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance! The hospital operates a hybrid OOHs model where a dedicated night team handles the vast majority of overnight care. Your contribution to the OOHs rota is minimal and light—typically only 1-2 nights per month! 🌙✨
About You (To Be Considered) 🎯
The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, energy, and fresh ideas to the team.
You should be:
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Clinically Confident: Comfortable with general surgical and medical cases, diagnostic workups, and working with a degree of clinical autonomy 🩺
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A Team Player & Mentor: Enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues 💡
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Client-Focused: Passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with pet owners 🐶🐱
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Growth-Minded: Keen to continuously develop your skills, pursue further qualifications, or deepen your clinical interests 📚
Benefits & Salary: 💰🎁
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Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience) 💸
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💳 Fees Covered: RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
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📚 Exceptional CPD Support: Generous annual CPD allowance, access to 450+ courses, BSAVA library access, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP / PgCert) including exams and paid study leave!
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🌴 Holiday Allowance: Up to 33 days holiday per year (with the option to buy/sell extra leave)
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💼 Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution pension
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🩺 Specialist Support: Access to telemedicine specialists and regional clinical leads for complex case support
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🧘 Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family leave policies
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🐾 Perks: 50% staff pet care discount on services, food, and medications
How to Apply: 📩
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? For more details or a confidential chat about this role, please get in touch!
👤 Luke Morris
📧 Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com
📞 Phone: 01392 793 256
📱 WhatsApp: 07479 954133