Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Are you an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon looking for a flexible role that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
Acorn Vets is a 2-site practice. The main site on Portland Road has 2 vets supported by 3-4 vet nurses per day. The Hangleton Road branch is smaller and would be sole charge with a supporting nurse. Equipment includes in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, operating theatre.
Locations: Hove, with occasional shifts at Hangleton. 5-minute walk from a seafront, 10-minute drive to the South Downs. Brighton has good transport links to London.
Your Role at Acorn Vets
This exciting part-time senior vet position offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, working 3 days a week including 2 clinical days and 1 admin day. You’ll primarily be based at our Hove branch, with occasional shifts at our Hangleton practice.
You’ll work across a varied first opinion caseload, including GP consultations, surgeries, dentals, and opportunities to develop your skills in your preferred area of expertise. You will work alongside the Practice Manager supporting the wider Acorn team to improve best practice and ensure gold standard care.
Flexible Working with No OOH
There’s no out-of-hours work.
Join our supportive Team
We are a close-knit, collaborative team with two well-equipped practices in Hove, dedicated to exceptional care for pets. Our facilities and RCVS accreditation uphold high standards, and our welcoming team will make you feel at home from day one.
If you’re seeking a fulfilling career with flexibility, support, and the chance to thrive in a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Benefits
* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
* Certificate and advanced learning support; access to Vetlexicon online resources
* World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Salary: £0 - £46,500 a year; Up to £46,500 DOE for PT
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