Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent, Full-Time
Mark Nelson Veterinary Surgeon Westerham Surgery
Small Animal
Full time
Permanent
Mark Nelson Vets | Westerham | Small Animal Practice
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.
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
- O ffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- 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:
Telephone: 01959 569 472Email: gemma.wade@marknelsonvet.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
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