Veterinary surgeon

Job Description

A well-established and growing small animal practice is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, progressive team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Vet who thrives in a busy first-opinion environment and is looking for excellent support, clinical freedom, and genuine scope for development.

Salary - £50,000 – £70,000

The exact salary within this banding will be awarded commensurate on experience.

Location Near Crawley, West Sussex

The Role

* Full-time (4 days/week) preferred, part-time considered.
* Typical week: 3 days consulting, 1 surgical day.
* 1 in 4 weekends, built into a 40-hour week.
* No OOH – outsourced to a local provider.
* 15–30-minute consults; average 25 per full day.
* Mixture of routine and occasional complex procedures.

Candidate Requirements

* Ideally 2–3+ years of experience.
* Confident managing a high caseload independently.
* Strong GP Vet skills with an interest in consults and surgery.
* A team player with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
* Open to future progression — including certificates and partnership opportunities.

Practice Overview

1. 11 Vets, including Certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, and Surgery.