Inspiring Vet Care
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Relocation Allowance up to £2,500
Welcome bonus up to £3000
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Faversham Practice Highlights
Our Faversham practice is a purpose-built, spacious site with large consult rooms, separate dog and cat waiting areas, ample parking, and is located next to a large pet store. It's easily located from the A2 with easy links to Canterbury, London, and Coastal destinations.
Whitstable Practice Highlights
Our smaller Whitstable practice is located only a few minutes' walk from a beautiful beach and many novelty shops and restaurants. The local town also hosts the famous annual Oyster Festival, which is on in September 2026.
Practice Highlights
Our site's equipment includes:
- In-clinic Idexx laboratories
- Microscopes
- Woods lamps
- Digital x-ray with AI programmes to support diagnosis
- AI consult recording
- K-Laser
- Multiparameter machines
- Syringe driver
- Infusion pumps
- Ultrasonic dental equipment
- Dental x-ray
- Ultrasound
- Doppler
- Tonometer
- Diathermy and endoscope.
We are always keen to invest in further items to improve better patient outcomes.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care while leading and supporting those around you.
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Working Pattern
Our balanced rota offers a 3 or 4-day work week of 10-hour days with a 1:4 Saturday rota at our Faversham site from 08.00 to 14:00. A full-time or part-time position can be considered. There are no out-of-hours or bank holidays.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care.
- You’ll bring:
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centers and role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity, and community to help you grow.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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