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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Parkvets, Sidcup, Foots Cray, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £65,000 DOE

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Veterinary Surgeon 

Parkvets, Sidcup, Kent 

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £2000 

 
 
 

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

 
Looking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? At Parkvets, we’ve built an environment where you can thrive - professionally and personally. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with colleagues for the best clinical outcomes, and enjoy a rota that fits your lifestyle. This role would suit a medicine-focused vet, with surgery currently once every two weeks. 
 
Before you continue, take a look at our digital practice tour through the link HERE!
 

Supportive, Skilled, and Well-equipped 

 
Parkvets is a large multidisciplinary hospital with direct links to London. We have separate cat, dog, and exotics wards, each with dedicated operating theatres, dental suites, ultrasound facilities, flexible and rigid endoscopy, laparoscopic equipment, and x-ray.  
 
Our extensive in-house lab is staffed by biomedical professionals supporting the vet team. You’ll work alongside certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, and Dentistry, giving you plenty of opportunities to develop skills and knowledge - both formally through CPD and informally through case collaboration. 
 

Flexibility that Fits Your Lifestyle 

 
This is a full-time or part-time position. Full-time typically means 40 hours over 4 days, with a mix of early shifts (starting at 7:30am) and late shifts (starting at 10:30am). . Shifts will be spread across the hospital and branches to provide variety and exposure. 
 
In return, we ask that you’re a confident, capable GP vet, willing to collaborate, and passionate about veterinary care. 

 

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance 

 

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing 

  • 6.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Private medical insurance 
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay 
  • Cycle to Work scheme 
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives, including non-accidental injury support 
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    Development 

  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata 
  • Certificate and advanced learning support 
  • Access to Vetlexicon online resources 
  • Research funding opportunities 
  • £1,250 annual Care Fund for vets 
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme 
  • Quality Improvement Programme 
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    Professional Memberships 

  • BVA membership 
  • VDS cover 
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    Colleague Benefits 

  • Pawsome Benefits – retail discounts and cashback 
  • Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer contribution 
  • Discounted staff pet care 
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    We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. 
     
    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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    Parkvets, Sidcup

    53–55 Maidstone Road, Foots Cray, Foots Cray, DA14 5HB, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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    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.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Michael Middleton

    michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com