Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal at IVC in Chatham, England, GB

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

On-Site Accommodation Available

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.

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established small animal practice in Chatham, where realistic workloads, strong team support, and flexibility are part of day-to-day life and not marketing slogans.

Our clinic is modern, fast-paced and fully equipped to support outstanding clinical practice. You'll enjoy a rewarding caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology and diagnostic imaging, with additional support from a visiting cardiologist and an imaging certificate holder based at our nearby Dartford practice.

Practice Highlights

* Direct access to a visiting cardiologist and a certificate-holding imaging vet nearby

* Private, fully furnished one-bedroom accommodation available on site

Conveniently located just off the M20 and commutable from London in under an hour, Easipetcare Chatham is a deceptively spacious and well-equipped practice, including:

*4 consult rooms

*Separate patient wards

*Dedicated X-ray and ultrasound room

*Large modern theatre

*Prep room

*We support a stable and loyal client base, allowing for continuity of care and sensible case management.

One of our vets has been really enjoying life at Easipetcare

"Since joining Easipetcare Chatham, I've found the practice to offer an excellent balance of both medical and surgical cases, allowing me to continue developing as a well-rounded veterinary surgeon. The caseload has provided fantastic opportunities to further my interests in orthopaedics and advanced soft tissue surgery, whilst maintaining a varied and rewarding medical workload."

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.

Working Pattern

* No out-of-hours commitment

* 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only

* Genuine flexibility around working hours and rota patterns

* Working hours between 8:00am and 7:30pm

* Condensed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and flexible working patterns can all be discussed

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 centres 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

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.