Veterinary Surgeon

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group; Kingsnorth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Kent is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are expected to handle a mix of consults and surgeries, demonstrating confidence as the sole charge. The practice provides extensive support and development opportunities within a collaborative environment. If interested, please reach out to the recruitment team for more information.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience working both consults and surgeries, with confidence as sole charge.
• Strong team player with a passion for delivering outstanding quality care.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of consults, operational shifts, and periods of sole charge.
• Deliver exceptional care in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of Vets.

Skills

RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Experience in consults and surgeries

Team player

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Job title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Cinque Ports Veterinary Group, Kent

Hours: Full time and Part time options available, No OOH

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

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Why join us?

• Handle a mix of consults, operational shifts and periods of sole charge, working on a wide range of challenging cases while benefiting from the expertise of the wider Cinque Ports group.
• Career progression opportunities, with consideration for Lead Vet roles as part of the process.
• Be part of a group with fully equipped facilities including surgical suites, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house blood analysis.
• Deliver exceptional care in a supportive environment, with access to Vets Now at our Kingsnorth Hospital for overnight inpatient care.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of Vets with interests in surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology and dentistry.
• Choose to work from Rye, Tenterden, or Hawkhurst practices with the option to spend one day per week at our Kingsnorth Hospital.
• Join a team of like-minded colleagues and participate in team activities; feedback from current vets highlights supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development.

What we are looking for

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience working both consults and surgeries, with confidence as sole charge
• A strong team player with a passion for delivering outstanding quality care to patients and clients
• A proactive and collaborative mindset that contributes to a positive team culture

About us

Cinque Ports is an RCVS-Accredited Practice with extensive surgical, diagnostic, and medical facilities across 6 sites in the Kent/East Sussex area. Kingsnorth is an RCVS-Accredited Hospital with Gold ISFM Accreditation and provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with Vets Now onsite providing continuity in cases and patient care. Our branches are more than satellite clinics: each has its own specialisms while offering the facilities required to work up cases and perform surgeries, and you will be supported by a full, experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) that carry out nurse consults and vaccinations.

We are well equipped with in-house laboratories, ECG, Endoscopy, ultrasound, dentistry x-ray, client care areas, digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, laparoscopic equipment, video endoscope and bronchoscope.

We are proud that Cinque Ports are working towards their Bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE).

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Cinque Ports Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at [e-mail]