Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – New Graduate / Development Role

Up to £42,000 per annum (DOE) | Full Time | Permanent
Kent / East Sussex Area

Develop Your Skills in a Supportive, Well-Equipped Hospital Environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon (New Graduate or Early Career) to join a progressive, multi-site small animal practice in the Kent / East Sussex area.

This role offers the ideal balance of consults and surgery within a highly supportive, experienced team. Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to further develop your clinical confidence, this position is designed to help you grow and thrive.

You’ll be based within a well-equipped RCVS-accredited hospital offering:

• Modern surgical suites
• Dental radiography
• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory and blood analysis
• ECG and endoscopy
• Doppler ultrasonography
• Laparoscopic equipment
• Video endoscope and bronchoscope

The wider group spans six sites across the region, each offering strong clinical standards and collaborative support. Emergency and overnight inpatient care is provided onsite by a dedicated out-of-hours provider, ensuring excellent case continuity and support.

You’ll work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses, with clinical interests including surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, dermatology, and dentistry.

The Role

• Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• 4 days per week
• 1 in 5 Saturdays
• Shift patterns between 8:00am and 7:30pm

You will manage a varied caseload including both consults and surgical shifts, with opportunities to fully work up cases and develop your clinical expertise. Sole charge experience will be required at times, with appropriate support available.

About You

• RCVS-Registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience in both consults and routine surgery
• Confident with occasional sole charge
• Strong team player
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Proactive and collaborative approach

What’s On Offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD
• Extensive internal CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Employer pension contributions

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-supported practice that prioritises professional development, high clinical standards, and a positive team culture.

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Jordan at j.corrigan@purovets.com