Stud equine veterinary surgeon - ftc

Seasonal Stud Veterinarian

Dates: 1 March 2026 – 31 August 2026

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic veterinarian with experience in equine stud medicine to join our stud team for the 2026 breeding season.

Responsibilities

• Artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen
• Embryo transfer
• Ovum pick-up (OPU)
• Routine stallion semen collection and freezing
• Foal medicine and youngstock management

You will have the support of a Tier 3 hospital with board‑certified specialists in internal medicine, theriogenology and surgery.

You will do a share of the on‑call rota for the weekends.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to gain and expand experience in advanced reproductive techniques and foal management within a supportive, highly skilled team.

Location

Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington, West Sussex

Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links.

Our hospital features two hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and an on‑site laboratory. For more information please visit www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk.

Sussex Equine Hospital is proud to be part of IVC Evidensia.

IVC Evidensia

With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, IVC Evidensia cares for around 25,000 animals every day, driven by the passion and commitment of our people.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays and a birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Salary

£0 – £48,000 a year (DOE). Up to £48,000 DOE.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.