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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Lady Dane Vets, Whitstable, Kent, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £65,000 DOE

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We are looking for a full time or part time experienced Vet for to cover both sites at Whitstable and Faversham.

Find a place to excel


Whitstable is walking distance from the beach front alongside easy access to local novelty shops and cafes.  

The role is working alongside our experienced clinical director who is an imaging certificate holder and another full-time veterinary surgeon who is gaining knowledge in emergency and critical care. Both are OV certified.

Our clinical director holds frequent clinical meetings with the vets to encourage case discussion and support jab satisfaction and well-being.    

Discover a workplace that supports you


We have the usual equipment with digital x-ray, K-laser, ultrasound, dental x-ray, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and in clinic laboratories. We have ample parking and very large facilities at Faversham, where we are also located next to a large pet store whom we have a good relationship with. 

In addition, we have a very longstanding support team of 7 receptionists, 7 nurses and 1 student nurse who have a diverse range of experience and a practice manager who is also experienced nurse.  

Full time hours are 08:30-18:30 over a 4-day week with a mix of medical and surgical cases. Weekends are a rotation of 1:3 Saturdays from 08:00-16:00. No out of hours. Flexible working for the right candidate.

Fix or flex – find your perfect balance 


Part- and full-time candidates considered with Saturday rota evenly shared but no Sunday, night, or bank holiday work required.

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

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
  • 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
  • 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

  • At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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    Lady Dane Vets, Whitstable

    158 Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA, 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