Veterinary Surgeon - Thrive in a supportive practice environment

Veterinary Surgeon – Gillingham Vets for Pets

Up to £70,000 DOE | Flexible Working | No OOH

Looking for a role where you can focus on great clinical care, feel supported by your team, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work?

We’ve got just the opportunity for you at Gillingham Vets for Pets.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, forward-thinking practice where your ideas are valued and your development is genuinely supported.

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload with the freedom to work cases up properly, supported by a collaborative team that shares knowledge and works together to deliver the best outcomes for patients.

You’ll:

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in both consultations and surgery
• Work collaboratively with an experienced and supportive team
• Contribute ideas to improve clinical standards and ways of working
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Develop your own clinical interests, with full support available

You’ll be confident with routine medical and surgical cases and comfortable with occasional sole charge, with support always on hand when needed.

The Role

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Typically 4 x 10-hour days (9am–7pm)
• 1 in 3 Saturdays (9am–6pm, with paid 1-hour lunch)
• No out-of-hours

We’re happy to discuss flexible working options to suit you.

The Team

You’ll be joining a close-knit, welcoming team who genuinely enjoy working together:

• 3 Veterinary Surgeons (including a new graduate)
• 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 6 Receptionists (first aid & mental health first aid trained)
• 1 Practice Manager

It’s a supportive environment where teamwork, communication, and learning are at the heart of everything we do.

Facilities

Our purpose-built practice is well-equipped with everything you’d expect from a modern first-opinion clinic, including:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• Ultrasound
• Multiparameter monitoring equipment

Located within Pets at Home, we benefit from a loyal client base and strong footfall, giving you a consistent and varied caseload.

Why Gillingham?

Gillingham is part of the vibrant Medway towns in Kent, offering a great mix of lifestyle and convenience.

You’ll be close to:

• Historic landmarks like Rochester Castle
• The Historic Dockyard Chatham
• Beautiful riverside walks and green spaces
• Fast rail links to London (around 45 minutes)

It’s the perfect spot if you want affordable living with easy access to the city, coast, and countryside.

Career Development

We’re passionate about helping our colleagues grow. You’ll benefit from:

• Generous CPD allowance
• Full certificate funding
• Encouragement of clinical interests and progression
• Opportunities to develop within a national network

Rewards & Benefits

Alongside a salary of up to £70,000 DOE, you’ll receive:

• Flexible working patterns
• Funded CPD and certificate support
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor)
• Exclusive colleague discounts (up to 30% across Pets at Home, The Groom Room & The Vet Group)

Why Join Us?

At Gillingham Vets for Pets, you’ll find a role where you can do your best clinical work, feel part of a genuinely supportive team, and enjoy a great work–life balance.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, feel valued, and make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal and confidential conversation, contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team: covet@vets4pets.com

Or apply today and take the next exciting step in your veterinary leadership journey.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!