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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Wellpets Kent, Sheerness, Sheerness, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £68,000 DOE

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Salary up to £68,000, up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance


Join Our Friendly Team at Wellpets in Sheerness, Kent!


Are you a passionate and caring Vet looking for an exciting opportunity in a thriving practice? Wellpets, a group of three small animal branches in Kent, is searching for an enthusiastic Vet to join our busy Sheerness branch. Ideally, you will be an experienced Vet with a passion for small animal medicine and surgery. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and you possess the skills and attitude we're seeking, we would love to hear from you.

Find Flexibility at Wellpets


  • Hours: 30-40 hours per week (flexible over 3 or 4 days)
  • Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours shifts
  • Weekends: Occasional 1:4 weekends (Saturdays)
  • Shift: Daily shifts between 9:00AM to 18:30PM
  • Focus: Small animal consults and surgery

  • Our Practice


    At Wellpets, we're proud of our state-of-the-art facilities, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a brand-new in-house lab. Our Sheerness branch boasts a well-established team of friendly and dedicated staff. Located in Kent, our practice offers easy train links to London, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, and the scenic Elmley Nature Reserve.
    Work in a Supportive Team

    Join a close-knit team of professionals dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. We have three experienced Vets, five Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), and three support staff working across our three sites. Our team's interests range from medicine to orthopedics surgery, ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound.

    What We Encourage


    Nurse Clinics: We empower our Nurses to use their skills and knowledge within the practice, conducting nurse clinics, advising clients on their pets' health and welfare, and supporting the Vet team.

    Communication: Excellent communication skills and client confidence are essential.

    Teamwork: We value a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work harmoniously within our busy and friendly team.
    Join us in Sheerness, Kent, and become a valued member of the Wellpets family. Apply now and be a part of a practice where your skills and compassion can shine.

    Because Our People Matter


    We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

    Work-life balance

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave 
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • non-accidental injury support

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rat
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
  • Wellpets Kent, Sheerness's logo

    Wellpets Kent, Sheerness

    211 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1UR, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Bartosz Piasecki

    bartosz.piasecki@ivcevidensia.com