Location: West Sussex
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time & Flexible Working Considered)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 DOE
Our client is looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and experienced team in West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who enjoys the continuity and autonomy of branch practice while benefiting from the support and facilities of a larger veterinary hospital.
Offering an excellent work-life balance, varied caseload and genuine opportunities for professional development, this role is ideal for a veterinary surgeon looking to grow their career within a collaborative environment.
You'll divide your time between two established branch practices, managing your own cases while having access to advanced hospital support whenever required.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality first-opinion consultations.
Performing routine surgical procedures.
Working up and managing your own medical cases.
Building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Delivering exceptional patient care with continuity from consultation through treatment.
Participating in occasional sole charge.
Our client is a long-established, RCVS-accredited veterinary group with an excellent reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding client care. Supported by a modern veterinary hospital and a network of well-equipped branch practices, the team works collaboratively to provide exceptional care across a wide range of small animal cases.
You'll be joining a welcoming practice with experienced colleagues, certificate holders across multiple disciplines and a strong culture of teamwork, mentorship and continuous learning.
You'll benefit from access to:
A modern veterinary hospital for advanced and complex cases.
Well-equipped branch surgeries.
Experienced certificate holders across multiple disciplines.
In-house out-of-hours support.
Excellent CPD and certificate funding.
Collaborative clinical discussions and mentoring.
Full-time – 40 hours per week.
Four-day working week (8:00am–6:00pm).
1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
Flexible and part-time applications considered.
Our client offers an excellent benefits package including:
Salary of £45,000–£50,000 DOE.
6.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays.
£1,750 CPD allowance.
Certificate support and career development.
RCVS and VDS fees paid.
Two additional professional memberships funded.
Health Cash Plan.
Enhanced family-friendly policies.
Discounted veterinary fees.
Retail and lifestyle discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Company sick pay.
Annual salary reviews.
Career progression opportunities.
A strong focus on employee wellbeing.
Located in West Sussex, this role offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with easy access to beautiful beaches, the South Downs National Park and excellent transport links. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, seaside living or being within reach of vibrant city life, this location offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.
If you're looking to join a supportive team where you'll enjoy clinical freedom, excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.