A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
Senior Veterinary Surgeon Pennard Vets - 4.0 Kent, WA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Salary £50k - £65k per annum Contract Permanent Working hours 40 hours per week. Including a rota of Saturdays Location Tonbridge, TN9
Closing Date:
30 August 2026, midday Grow the role with you. You didn't get into this to hit targets or follow someone else's script. Neither did we. We're truly independent and local to Kent only. We're after a Senior Vet to lead clinically in our Tonbridge location (one off-hospital branch); someone who wants to set the bar, bring their own ideas and see them come to life. This isn't your typical senior vet role; come with a plan and you will get a say in how the practice runs with a progression path to more. The kit for keeping cases, fully supported Dental X-ray (and we stage dentals!). Lap spay kit. Ultrasound. Digital cytology, in-house labs. Our own ambulance. And when a case needs more, our MRI/CT, overnight hospital and referral services are 20 minutes down the road. The majority of clients enjoy unlimited consults, this means you will have genuine case continuity and build relationships that last. What you'll bring Clinical confidence, and the instinct to show others how confidence is gained High standards you're happy to communicate Curiosity. We do like to explore new ways of doing things and value opinions. An appetite to shape the business over time What we offer
Salary:
£50-65k, with a clear path to grow Team spirit: Tonbridge is the location where many of our great success stories have started!
CPD:
unlimited (with approval), certificate support
Leave:
6.6 weeks' holiday a year.
Fees:
RCVS + VDS
covered
Rota:
4 day week with protected admin time during the day
Out-of-hours:
up to 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, no OOH Tempted but not quite sure yet? Apply with your CV, or just message us for an honest, no-pressure chat first. ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let us know. About Pennard Vets At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We're creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We're 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we'll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.
