Job Description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full-Time or Part-Time

Ashford, Kent | Independent Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a proudly independent, well-established practice in Ashford with a loyal client base and a varied caseload.

This modern, purpose-built practice is home to a friendly and supportive team of 4 vets, 8 nurses, and 2 receptionists, offering an excellent working environment with genuine clinical freedom.

The Role

• Full-time or part-time position available
• Minimum 2 years’ UK small animal experience required
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, experienced team
• Well-equipped surgery with a broad and interesting caseload

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE (pro rata for part-time)
• Flexible working hours – highly negotiable
• 1 in 6 weekends (open until 1pm; both days paid as full days)
• No out-of-hours
• 20 days holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
• CPD encouraged and supported
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking

The Practice

The practice is modern, spacious, and purpose built, located close to Ashford town centre with excellent transport links. Surrounded by greenery and with a nearby lake within walking distance, it offers a genuinely pleasant place to work and unwind.

Requirements

• RCVS registered (or eligible)
• Confident in routine small animal work
• A positive, team-focused approach

This role would suit a vet looking for work-life balance, flexibility, and the chance to work in a supportive independent practice that values clinical autonomy.

For more information, please email Jordan at j.corrigan@purovets.com.