Job Description

Salary up to 75,000 DOE
Welcome bonus of up to 5,000
Relocation Allowance of up to 5,000

We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Thanet Vets and we can offer you something truly unique in return.

The role will involve consulting and operating duties shared with 5 other vets. We are fortunate enough to have a fantastic and knowledgeable team. Therefore we can consider Vets with less post-qualifying experience to Vets with a wealth of post-qualifying experience!

Shift Patterns that Work for You

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We are offering a full-time position working within our opening hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm with 1:4 Saturday mornings and no OOH!

Find a place to excel



Here at Thanet Vets, we have a main branch with ample car parking and a smaller consulting branch in Birchington-On-Sea with a cattery attached. We are well equipped with digital radiography and dental radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped laboratory for in-house analysis and video endoscopy/bronchoscopy.

We are surrounded by sandy beaches, with close links to ferries and the train for various destinations across Europe. We are also within reasonable distance to London for city visits. We are active within our community and as such have built a loyal client base.

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave Your birthday as a paid day off


WellbeingPrivate 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


Development1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata 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 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 75,000 DOE