Are you an experienced vet ready to take the next step in your career? Join Medivet as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at our friendly, well-established practice in Folkestone, Kent , a vibrant seaside town offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access, just under an hour from London.
As the Lead Vet you’ll play a key role in shaping the practice, mentoring a supportive team, and delivering outstanding care with access to great equipment and a strong regional network. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a leadership role while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, stunning sea views, and a creative, cultural community , all with the backing of a nationwide veterinary group focused on your growth and development.
Medivet Folkestone's address is 3 Sandgate Hill, Folkestone CT20 2JF
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.