Veterinary Referral Clinician - Equine Surgery - Emergency Out of Hours
Are you a residency-trained or boarded equine surgeon seeking a rewarding fixed-term position? Sussex Equine Hospital is looking for a skilled surgeon to join our team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, providing out-of-hours (OOH) surgical cover on a rota basis to support our team.
About the Role:
* Provide part-time OOH surgical cover on a rota basis
* Join a supportive, specialist-led team delivering high-quality care
About Sussex Equine Hospital:
Situated in Ashington, West Sussex, our RCVS-accredited Tier 3 Equine Hospital offers an ideal balance of countryside, coast, and city living. We serve Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire with a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, diagnostic, and ambulatory services.
Our cutting-edge, purpose-built hospital boasts:
* MRI, CT, scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and on-site laboratory facilities
* Specialist diplomates in surgery, internal medicine, theriogenology, and sports medicine
* A dedicated team of 26 equine vets supported by expert nurses, grooms, and admin staff
Established in 1951 as Arundel Equine Hospital, we relocated to this state-of-the-art Ashington site in 2017, maintaining our commitment to the highest standards of equine care.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Residency-trained or boarded equine surgeon
* Experienced in providing OOH surgical cover
* Collaborative, professional, and client-focused
* Motivated to work within a dynamic clinical team
Why Work With Us?
* Access to a modern, well-equipped facility with advanced imaging and diagnostic tools
* Join a passionate, specialist multi-disciplinary team
* Enjoy a lifestyle combining beautiful countryside, coastline, and nearby city amenities
We offer a supportive, growth-focused work environment, where you’ll have a significant impact on our operations and client experience. At Sussex Equine Hospital, you’ll join a team that cares deeply, shares knowledge, and dares to innovate. Salary will be according to experience. In addition, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance (Pro rata)
* 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional time off for your birthday
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider
* Infection prevention and control programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
* Discounted staff pet care
Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington
Billingshurst Road, Ashington, Ashington, RH20 3BB, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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