Overview
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, lead by example, and contribute to clinical standards, mentorship, and practice development.
Practice & Location
Established small animal practice based in Hailsham, East Sussex, just 7 miles from the coastline and within easy reach of Eastbourne, Brighton, London, and Gatwick Airport. We operate across two sites: Hailsham (Main Practice) and Polegate (Wellness & Vaccination Clinic).
* Hailsham (Main Practice): Spacious consult rooms, radiology suite with digital x-ray and ultrasound, dedicated dental suite with dental x-ray, full in-house IDEXX lab (including Lasercyte), modern surgical theatre with operating microscope, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry & capnography, ophthalmology equipment including tonopen, separate dog and cat wards, large secure garden area for inpatients
* Polegate (Wellness & Vaccination Clinic): Focused on preventative health and routine care
Work-Life Balance
* Full-time or part-time positions available
* Saturdays on a fair rota
* No Sundays, nights, or bank holidays
* Working hours: 8:00am–7:00pm (Mon–Fri), 8:30am–12:30pm (Saturdays)
About the Role & Responsibilities
Contribute to clinical standards, mentorship, and practice development. Lead by example to support a collaborative and positive work environment.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata + additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* CPD allowance (£1,250) with 40 hours paid pro rata; certificate support
* Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access
* Research funding availability for Vets & Nurses
* Care Fund allowance (£1,250 per annum) to spend on care-related needs
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers; Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer; discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE
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