About This Role
A new opportunity has arisen for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at a purpose-built, RCVS accredited veterinary hospital in Brighton. This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and focuses on supporting a growing medicine and emergency team handling a large, varied caseload from multiple practices across the region.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, approachable team player with a strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care, and the ability to work confidently during night hours.
About the Hospital:
The hospital has been serving the local community for over four decades and offers exceptional facilities, including:
• Eight consulting rooms
• Dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation and day procedure wards
• Three theatres and designated preparation areas
• CT scanner
• Dental suite
• Full in-house laboratory with a dedicated lab technician
The day team includes two dedicated hospital vets managing medical inpatients, who provide a full clinical handover to the night team, including a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Animal Nursing Assistant. A specialist exotics team works during the day, with night cover including hospitalised exotic patients.
The wider team includes colleagues with a broad range of specialisms including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, exotics and advanced imaging. The hospital is committed to ongoing development, offering both in-house and external CPD opportunities.
The Role:
• Sole charge position with structured handover
• Night shifts: 7.00pm to 9.00am
• Supported by a Night Nurse and Animal Nursing Assistant
• Fully resourced day team to manage daytime caseload
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts for holiday cover
• Full-time or part-time options available
Working Patterns and Salary
Full-time
• 4 nights on, 8 nights off
• Salary £61,159 to £65,405 (based on 32.67 hours per week)
Part-time
• 4 nights on, 20 nights off
• Salary £32,500 to £35,850 (based on 16.38 hours per week)
This role offers an excellent work-life balance alongside a varied and rewarding caseload.
Location:
The hospital is located within walking distance of Brighton town centre and the seafront. Brighton is known for its diverse, creative culture and historic landmarks, with easy access to the South Downs National Park. London is one hour away by train and Gatwick Airport is close by, offering excellent travel links.
Benefits (pro rata)
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Shield wellbeing support
• RCVS fees plus two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Perks scheme offering discounts across retail, travel and entertainment
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Supported training and CPD opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Career development pathways
If you are seeking a rare opportunity to work within a large, well-equipped hospital with excellent support and a strong focus on Emergency and Critical Care, please get in touch with Lacey to discuss this Night Vet vacancy in East Sussex and working pattern options.