Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a long-established veterinary charity dedicated to providing essential veterinary care to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. With over a century of service, they are committed to expanding their reach to ensure pets and people can stay together during challenging times.

This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a collaborative and supportive hospital team in Gillingham, delivering meaningful, welfare-focused care within a varied and rewarding clinical environment.

Working Hours / Rota
Flexible working options are available to support work–life balance. Specific rota details can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Role Description
This position offers exposure to a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases, providing strong clinical variety and ongoing development. You will be responsible for delivering pragmatic, evidence-based veterinary care, creating clear and realistic treatment plans that balance clinical best practice with each client’s individual circumstances.

You will communicate confidently and compassionately with clients, building trust and supporting informed decision-making. The role requires adaptability, resilience and strong clinical judgement within a busy hospital environment.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute to case discussions and support the continuous improvement of hospital services.

Hospital Environment
The Gillingham hospital promotes a highly collaborative culture with strong teamwork, shared learning and open case discussion. The clinical team has varied interests, providing access to a broad pool of experience and expertise.

The hospital is modern and well-equipped, featuring separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical confidence and the ability to manage a varied caseload. You will demonstrate sound decision-making skills, adaptability and excellent communication abilities.

A welfare-focused, pragmatic approach and the ability to work positively within a supportive team environment are essential.

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