CAREERS AND VACANCIES

Location
The Old Cornstore, London Rd, Kent, United Kingdom
Practice
Mark Nelson Veterinary Surgeon – Westerham Surgery
Hours
Full time

Salary up to £52,000 per annum (DOE)

Join Our Friendly Team at Mark Nelson Vets!

Are you looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, welcoming practice where you can develop your skills, enjoy a varied clinical role and become part of a fantastic team? We’d love to hear from you!

Mark Nelson Vets is a well-established small animal practice, supported by VetPartners, located in the beautiful market town of Westerham, on the Kent/Surrey border. Surrounded by lovely countryside, Westerham offers a wonderful balance of rural charm and convenient access to London, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors while still wanting the benefits of nearby towns and city life.

You’ll be joining a friendly, experienced and collaborative team of 3 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 receptionists and a Practice Manager. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of patient care while creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone feels valued.

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time Veterinary Surgeon position, offering an average of 37.41 hours per week, worked on a six-week rolling rota.

You’ll enjoy a varied role within a busy, well-equipped small animal practice, with a balance of consulting and operating. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients and their owners while working alongside a team that values collaboration, communication and clinical excellence.

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your veterinary career, you’ll find a team ready to support you.

Working Pattern

Average of 37.5 hours per week
Six-week rolling rota
1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8:30am–12:00pm
No out-of-hours or on-call commitments
A varied caseload, including consulting and operating

More Than Just a Workplace

At Mark Nelson Vets, we believe that a great team is about more than the work we do together. We enjoy spending time together outside the practice too, with regular social events including dinner dates, brunches, summer BBQs and Christmas parties. These are a great way to get to know your colleagues, celebrate together and enjoy being part of the team.

We want our colleagues to feel supported, appreciated and able to thrive, both professionally and personally.

Our Benefits

As proud members of the VetPartners family, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance.

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS / VCI Membership paid
• Two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)

VetPartners has been recognised as an Employer of the Year, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive team culture and supporting colleagues’ professional development.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon role in a friendly, established practice, with a supportive team, a varied clinical caseload and the added bonus of working in a beautiful part of Kent, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role or to apply, please get in touch with:

Gemma Wade

Telephone: 01959 569 472
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.

We’re looking for an RVN to join the Mark Nelson Team at our client friendly branch in Thornton Heath.

You’ll get a salary of £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience, and excellent benefits.

We are part of the VetPartners family and are looking to grow with it. If you are passionate about patient and client focussed care, then please get in touch. We are looking to develop nursing-led clinics, and provide high levels of surgical and in-patient care, with the scope to expand nurse led clinics.

Situated in Thornton Heath, Greater London, we are in a great location for exploring all that the capital of England has to offer. From attractions such as the London Eye, to regular events (like concerts and Fashion Week), and a plethora of fabulous bars and restaurants to discover in your downtime. Not to mention having wonderful transport links with airports and train services right on your doorstep.

Take a video tour of the practice: https://vimeo.com/794168091/8f89b4832c

The Role: 40-hour working week with varying shifts between the hours of 8am-6:30pm (part-time considered), 1 in 3 Saturdays 8am-1pm, no OOH.

Why are we great to work for?

We have a loyal client base, local community, and a supportive team of Vets led by Clinical Director Philippa, plus Nurses, VCA, and receptionist, as well as support from our practice manager Gemma, based at our Westerham branch.

This role would be suitable for a newly qualified or experienced RVN. We encourage our RVNs to use all your skills, with an opportunity to make your mark and drive standards. Clinical coach desired, but not essential. RCVS PSS accredited and TP.

Okay, sounds good. What benefits do you offer?

• 6 weeks paid holiday, including Bank Holidays
• £600 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid, and one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted Veterinary fees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities.

If you are interested in the role, or would like to gain further information, please email: [email protected]