Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Salary: £60k (depending on experience)

Location: West Sussex

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity – Small Animal Practice

A friendly and progressive small animal practice is seeking a skilled veterinary surgeon to join their team in a stunning location. This opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional growth and work-life balance.

About the Practice
The practice, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, combines modern facilities with a supportive and welcoming environment. It is equipped with advanced technology, including laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, digital X-ray, an in-house laboratory, full soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment, and regenerative stem cell medicine, ensuring the highest standard of care for pets.

About the Role
This role provides flexibility and variety:

• Full-time: 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week with shared Saturday morning shifts (approximately 2:6).
• Part-time: Hours can be tailored to individual preferences.
• No out-of-hours work.

The practice offers flexible consulting sessions during opening hours (9 am – 6 pm at the main site, 8:30 am – 6 pm at branch locations), with weekend hours limited to Saturday mornings (8:30 am – 12 pm).

Why Join the Team?
The team consists of 6 vets, 9 registered veterinary nurses, 1 student veterinary nurse, and 12 support staff, including professionals with advanced qualifications.

The practice fosters a sense of community, working with local and national charities and participating in local events. It supports personal and professional ambitions, including specialisation, contributing to individual growth and the practice’s continued success.

What’s on Offer?

• Work-Life Balance:
  • 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • Birthday as a paid day off.
• Wellbeing Support:
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support.
• Professional Development:
  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 paid days.
  • Certificate support and further training opportunities.
  • Access to an online veterinary knowledge library.
  • Research funding opportunities.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Discounts and cashback through retailer partnerships.
  • Pension contributions (5% employee/3% employer).
  • Discounted care for personal pets.

What Makes This Role Unique?
This role prioritises flexibility, accommodating individual needs such as school runs, holiday adjustments, or striking the right home-life balance. It provides the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, well-equipped, and modern practice.

How to Apply
This rewarding veterinary role offers excellent benefits, flexibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Candidates interested in joining this dynamic team are encouraged to apply.

Contact us today | info@gvcvets.com | +44 330 1135 222

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide on a daily basis. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.