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Permanent

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Reference VS117Posted 02/11/2026
Pay
Salary dependent on experience

Benefits and development

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; birthday off after one year
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contribution)
  • £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave per year
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  • Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Opportunity to participate in a share options scheme after probation
  • Free snacks and lunch in clinic
  • Monthly peer recognition scheme
  • Regular team and company social events

Vacancy details

About the role

Deliver first-opinion consultations, routine surgery and case management to achieve good patient outcomes.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent to find a Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Work closely with the veterinary and nursing teams to provide efficient, evidence-based care.
  • Maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement.
  • Obtain informed consent, provide clear treatment plans and communicate diagnostic results to owners.

Clinical work

  • Routine soft-tissue surgery and elective procedures.
  • Diagnostic work-up and management of common small animal conditions.
  • Participation in case discussion, shared decision-making and record-keeping.

Working pattern

  • Join the team from the clinic's opening and help establish clinical processes and standards.
  • Expected to be proactive about professional development and contribute to team learning.

Development

  • Protected CPD budget and dedicated CPD leave each year.
  • Formal appraisals and opportunities for mentoring, coaching and career progression as the group grows.

Practice and facilities

  • Newly established, modern clinic with purpose-designed facilities to support day-to-day clinical work.
  • Support from clinical leadership and a multidisciplinary team focused on shared standards and case discussion.

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