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Veterinary Surgeon, Crawley, West Sussex
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Client:
CVS Group UK
Location:
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Small Animal Vet required at Farthings Veterinary Group – Up to £83,400 per annum DOE and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus or Relocation Package available!
Farthings is a two-site practice based in Horsham and Billingshurst, within an hour train ride to London and around 45 minutes to the seaside. Situated between the North and South Downs, it offers excellent outdoor activities and dog walking locations. The practice has 10 FTE vets and 19 FTE RVNs, with a varied caseload and high standards of pet care.
Farthings Veterinary Group is seeking a Senior Vet to join their close-knit team on a full-time basis, with flexible working patterns available for discussion.
“I have been fully supported in my career goals and aspirations at Farthings, creating an individual job role that I can thrive in. Having regular check-ins with my line manager, I have always felt heard and valued. My ideas and opinions have always been welcomed and encouraged. The environment feels safe, supportive and actively encourages and supports me to provide the best level of care for the patients and clients. This leads to a sense of pride and satisfaction in my work.”
The role of the Senior Vet includes:
* Supporting the Practice Director by leading and maintaining high clinical standards
* Mentoring and supporting junior team members in surgical procedures
* Collaborating on client service, business growth, budgeting, and finances
* Ensuring care aligns with RCVS Code of Conduct and attending clinical meetings
* Undertaking emergency procedures such as exploratory laparotomies, pleural effusion drainage, and bladder unblocking for male cats
* Driving the practice forward with innovative medical and clinical techniques
Benefits include:
* No OOH work; Saturdays on rota
* Funding for professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)
* Encouragement for CPD and further studies
* 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
* Long Service Holiday – extra day each year for first 5 years
* CVS Refresh wellbeing allowance
* Mental health first aiders
* Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay + 10 weeks half pay
* Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted pet treatments
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Performance bonus scheme
* Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
* Internal career progression and transfers within a network of over 500 practices
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