Veterinary Surgeon / Lead Vet – Kent

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon or an experienced vet looking to progress into a Lead Vet role within a supportive and well-equipped small animal practice? This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, multi-site veterinary group offering strong clinical support, flexibility, and genuine career development.

The Role

This Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position offers a varied caseload with the opportunity to develop clinical interests while working within an experienced and collaborative team.

• Full-time or part-time, permanent position

• Full-time hours: 40 hours per week across 4 days

• Shifts: 08:30 – 18:30

• 1 in 5 Saturdays (08:30 – 16:30)

• Flexible working patterns considered

• Mix of consults, surgical duties, and some sole charge

• Opportunity to work up cases fully with clinical freedom

• Option to spend one day per week at a hospital site for exposure to more complex cases

• No overnight inpatient care responsibilities (supported by dedicated OOH provider)

You can choose which branch to work at and add in days at other branches/their hospital site if desired – with access to a central hospital environment, allowing exposure to both first-opinion and more advanced cases.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys teamwork and delivering high standards of patient and client care.

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident with routine consults and surgeries

• Comfortable with occasional sole charge

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Interest in career progression or leadership (for Lead Vet applicants) welcomed

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an RCVS-accredited veterinary group known for its supportive culture and investment in professional development.

• Experienced team with interests in surgery, dermatology, dentistry, anaesthesia and imaging

• Excellent facilities including surgical suites, dental and digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory equipment

• Strong nursing support including Registered Veterinary Nurses running nurse consults

• Collaborative multi-site team environment

• Genuine progression opportunities, including leadership pathways

• Regular team socials and a positive workplace culture

About the Practice

This small animal practice operates across several locations in Kent and East Sussex, supported by a central RCVS-accredited hospital providing advanced diagnostics and 24-hour emergency care via a dedicated out-of-hours provider. Each branch is fully equipped to allow vets to work up cases to a high clinical standard while benefiting from wider team expertise.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Funded external CPD + extensive online CPD programme

• Career progression opportunities

• Enhanced family leave and sickness pay

• Life assurance

• Employer pension contribution

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

📍 Location: Kent
💼 Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time or Part-time)
🕓 Working Pattern: 4-day week with 1:5 Saturdays (flexible options available)

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com