Maternity Cover – Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Westerham, Kent
Start Date: Monday 2nd March 2026
Duration: Until July 2026 (with potential for extension)

We’re a well-established small animal practice supported by VetPartners, located in the beautiful town of Westerham, on the Kent/Surrey border—just an hour from London, offering the perfect blend of countryside charm and city access.

Join our friendly and experienced team of 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 receptionists, and a Practice Manager who are all committed to providing outstanding care and treating our patients as if they were our own.

The Role:

• Fixed-term maternity cover from Monday 2nd March 2026 until July 2026, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity
• 4-day week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (8:30am – 6:30pm)
• 1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm (with time off in lieu)
• No out-of-hours or on-call
• A mix of consulting and operating in a well-equipped, busy practice

We’re open to being flexible and can offer a 3-day week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) alongside the Saturday rota for the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Backed by VetPartners, giving you access to a wide network of support, resources, and career development opportunities
• Independent feel with the benefits of corporate support
• Excellent work-life balance
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (£47-54K Per annum, pro rata)
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Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Gemma on 01959 569 472 or email: gemma.wade@marknelsonvet.co.uk