Overview
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team in sunny Eastbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for a vet with surgical interest who enjoys mentoring and teaching others. You will work a varied caseload across three practices, with a mix of consulting and surgical time, as part of a collaborative team delivering the best possible patient and client experience.
We welcome applications from vets with a surgical bias or with another area of interest. We support our clinicians to do the job they love. Our rota patterns are flexible and we are open to discussing what works for you. Typical pattern is a 4-day week with 1:4 Saturdays and no Sunday, night or bank holiday work.
Our location on the South Coast offers beach walks nearby. Eastbourne is within easy reach of Brighton, London, and Gatwick via direct train links. Eastbourne Vets operates 3 branches: a main hub and two smaller surgeries, with a fully equipped theatre, kennels for inpatients, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, ultrasound with cardio and abdominal probes, and a fully equipped laboratory for blood diagnostics.
Key Benefits and Package
* Up to £75,000 per annum DOE
* Relocation allowance up to £5,000
* Welcome bonus up to £5,000
* Accommodation available
* Flexible hours
What you will bring
We are ideally looking for a vet with experience and a keen interest in surgery and a desire to mentor and teach others. You will enjoy a varied caseload across our three practices, a mix of consulting and surgical time, and be part of a collaborative team of clinicians working together to deliver the best possible patient and client experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with a surgical bias and/or another preferred area of interest. We believe in supporting our clinicians to do the job they love.
Responsibilities and Working Pattern
* Work as part of a team across three practices with a mix of consulting and surgical duties
* Participate in teaching and mentoring junior colleagues
* Engage in a flexible rota with a 4-day week, 1:4 Saturdays, and no Sunday, night, or bank holiday work
Development and Support
* Funding for postgraduate qualifications, CPD, and investment in equipment
* Support for post-graduate certificates and learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon and eligibility for research funding
* Care Fund with £1,000 per year per vet to allocate
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement Programme
Wellbeing, Benefits, and Perks
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Location and Adjacent Details
Eastbourne is near the South Coast beaches, Beachy Head cliffs, and has easy access to Eastbourne’s arts and café culture. The area offers excellent train links to Brighton (20 minutes), London (1 hour), and London Gatwick airport (45 minutes).
Other
Current vacancies include postings in Brighton and East Sussex areas with dates indicating recent activity.
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