Are you an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a change of scenery? If so, this could be the job that you are looking for! Job Reference: EJ - 0916
Our Client is a corporately owned practice seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Rochester, Kent.
The Role:
This is a part-time, permanent role requiring 30 hours per week, spread over 3 days. The position involves 1:3 Saturdays, with time off in lieu, and no out-of-hours work. Flexible hours are welcomed.
The practice is a progressive small animal clinic with a longstanding, well-supported team. With 84 years of combined veterinary experience and a total of 321 years' worth of team experience, the practice is committed to high standards of care. The clinic is located in the beautiful county of Kent, only a 40-minute train journey from London. The team includes vets with special interests in orthopaedics, ultrasonography, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and acupuncture.
The Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for a balanced mix of consultations and surgeries, with opportunities to focus on preferred areas. The role offers the opportunity to work up cases to a high standard, with the possibility of handling cases internally rather than referring them. While there is an option to refer when necessary, the practice encourages self-sufficiency for a diverse range of cases. There is also an opportunity to work with exotics, should the candidate have an interest in developing this caseload.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate and approachable, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Experience in working up cases independently is desirable. A friendly and collaborative team-oriented mindset is essential, as the practice thrives on mutual support.
The practice is well-equipped, offering digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory services across all sites. A digital dental X-ray is expected to be in place by 2024.
This role offers a supportive and flexible working environment, with options to adjust hours to suit personal interests. The practice is known for a close-knit team that values camaraderie and mutual support. In addition to the professional development opportunities, there are various team social activities such as meals and Christmas parties.
The Package:
Salary up to £50,000
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* £1,500 CPD allowance and 5 days off for external CPD
* Access to extensive online CPD programs
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced family leave for birth/adoption
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Wellness program
If you are interested in this position and would like a confidential chat about the role, then please don't hesitate to reach out! Just drop me a message, email or give us a call 🙂
✉ Elizabeth@tempus-recruitment.com
📞 01626 245 098