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.
Veterinary Surgeon Pennard Vets - 4.0 Kent, WA Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Surgery Veterinary surgery Full Job Description Salary Up to £65k per annum DOE Contract Permanent Working hours 40 hours per week. Including a rota of Saturdays Location Sevenoaks, TN13
Closing Date:
11 September 2026, midday Join an independent, Kent-based practice built around genuine case continuity where you work up your own cases, backed by a hospital with the kit and team to support you. About us Pennard Vets is truly independent and rooted in Kent meaning there is no corporate group behind us. Our Sevenoaks hospital is the referral hub for our seven branch surgeries, and we're looking for an experienced vet who thrives in a busy hospital environment and wants the scope to develop a special interest in surgery and emergency medicine. The hospital Purpose-built, with three dedicated theatres, lap spay and endoscopy, a dental suite, and a hydrotherapy unit Separate dog, cat and exotics wards Full imaging suite including CT, MRI, X-ray and ultrasound plus digital cytology and in-house labs Our own emergency out-of-hours service, staffed separately so it's not part of your rota Most clients have unlimited consults, meaning genuine case continuity and relationships that last An experienced in-house team including imaging, medicine, surgery, dentistry and ophthalmology certificate holders plus RCVS-recognised specialists in neurology, ophthalmology and internal medicine, through our shared site with South East Veterinary Referrals What you'll bring Clinical confidence, and high standards you're happy to communicate Curiosity - we like exploring new ways of doing things, and we value your opinion A drive to keep learning and developing, whether that's a certificate, a new skill, or simply getting better at what you already do An appetite to help shape the business as we grow What we offer
Salary:
£50-65k (potentially more for a certificate holder) with a clear path to grow
CPD:
unlimited (with approval), plus certificate support
Leave:
6.6 weeks a year including
Bank Holidays Fees:
RCVS and VDS covered
Rota:
4-day week, with protected admin time built into your day
Out-of-hours:
up to 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and no overnight OOH Tempted but not quite sure yet? Apply with your CV, or just message us for an honest, no-pressure chat first. and CC ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 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.
