Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. You will ideally work across 2 sites (1066 and Bexhill) however we are flexible and you can be based at one if preferred. We have a company car to travel across sites.
Location & Practice
Nestled in East Sussex, our practices are surrounded by countryside and coastline, offering an idyllic lifestyle with access to arts, sports, and leisure activities. We are a well-established practice serving the Hastings and Bexhill area, providing a varied caseload with high client numbers. We work with local charities and are part of the RSPCA Neutering Scheme for cats and bull-breeds.
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £75,000 DOE
* Welcome bonus up to £5,000
* Relocation allowance up to £8,000
* Fully furnished 1 bedroom flat available
Why Us
* Coastal living with a long promenade and charming town centre.
* Rich in history, featuring local historic sites, festivals, and a thriving arts scene.
* Vibrant community, with events like the Bonfire Night parade, Mayday motorbike ride, and seafood & wine festivals.
* Easy travel links to Brighton, London, and Gatwick Airport.
Practice & Equipment
Our clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and laboratory equipment to support your work. We support clinicians' professional growth and encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications. Sussex Coast Vets offers digital X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, blood analysers and more.
Responsibilities
* Consultations
* Surgeries
* Client callbacks
* Prescriptions
* In-patient care and workups
* Occasional house visits
Scheduling & Work-Life Balance
You will ideally work 4 or 5 days per week, with hours varying from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, plus a Saturday rota (8:00 am – 12 pm), usually 1 in 4 weeks. We’re happy to discuss shift patterns to accommodate your preferences. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties.
Team & Culture
We are a kind, friendly and fun team led by a Practice Manager. Our vets have a wealth of experience, including an Orthopaedic certificate holder. We have a team of 3 dedicated Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, and 2 Support team members. We hold regular team meetings to foster open ideas and collaboration.
Investing in Our People
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave; birthday entitlement
* Wellbeing: Private medical insurance; family-friendly policies; Cycle to Work; wellbeing initiatives; non-accidental injury support
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; £1,250 per annum via Care Fund; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Additional benefits: Pawsome Benefits discount platform; Pension contributions
Seniority & Employment
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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