Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Whitstable Vets4Pets

Location: Whitstable, Kent (CT5 3SD)

Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time or Part time TBD, 1 in 2 weekends, no OOH or on-call

Are you a passionate, proactive vet? Do you thrive in a collaborative, community-driven environment? If so Whitstable Vets4Pets has the ideal opportunity for you!

We’re on the lookout for Veterinary Surgeon to complement our dedicated team Located on the beautiful Kent coast in a vibrant dog-loving community, our independently run modern practice offers the perfect setting to grow your own base of loyal clients.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
• Generous CPD allowance and funding for further training
• 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 2 years of service
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BSAVA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Income Protection after 1 years’ service*
• Death in Service benefit
• 20% discount at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets and The Groom Room
• Retail Trust colleague assistance programme & Port of Call services
• Excellent career progression due to a varied and insured client caseload
• Free on-site parking

You’ll be working with our experienced and supportive leadership team – Dr Elizabeth Smith BVetMed MRCVS, practice Owner and Jenny Chesney Practice Manager. 

Our purpose-built surgery is located in the Prospect Retail Park, offering excellent transport links to Canterbury, Dover and Maidstone and is equipped to industry-leading standards – including dental x-ray and ultrasound.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a capable and confident GP vet with sound medical and surgical skills who enjoys the freedom of sole charge, and the variety general practice offers. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to providing outstanding clinical and client care and you’ll be a team player who thrives in a friendly and progressive environment.

Whether you’re experienced or looking to take the next step in your career, we’ll support your development and encourage any special interests you want to pursue.

We would be open to meeting someone with less experience if suited to our team. 

Apply today at: www.vets4petscareers.com
For informal enquiries, contact: Lizzie at Eastvets@vets4pets.com

Whitstable Vets4Pets is an equal opportunities employer.
*Income Protection: After 1 years’ service, receive 75% of income (less statutory benefits) for up to 5 years.

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!