Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy West Sussex £45,000 – £70,000 DOE 4-day week | Funded Certificates Independent, award-winning practice Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career? An established, independent small animal practice in West Sussex is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2.5 years’ UK experience to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is more than just another vet role — it’s a genuine opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, support and mentor colleagues, and progress towards a future Lead Vet position within a practice where your ideas and input are truly valued. About the Practice Independent, locally owned practice with an 8-vet team Purpose-built, fully equipped modern facility near the South Downs Excellent transport links, including access to Gatwick and surrounding areas Award-winning reputation for high-quality first-opinion care In-house out-of-hours service providing continuity and strong clinical standards Supportive, experienced, and collaborative team culture Accredited training practice (VetGDP, veterinary nurse training, and university-affiliated) This practice is committed to delivering gold-standard care, allowing time for cases, and investing in both people and professional development. The Role First-opinion small animal caseload Freedom to work cases up to a high clinical standard Opportunity to develop a surgical interest, particularly in orthopaedics (fully funded certificate available) Involvement in mentoring and supporting less experienced vets Opportunity to contribute ideas and influence the future direction of the practice Clear and supported pathway towards senior/lead vet responsibilities Out-of-Hours (OOH) – Transparent & Supportive The practice operates its own OOH service, offering valuable exposure to emergency and complex cases while maintaining a fair and manageable rota: 1 in 3 weekends affected: One Saturday (8am–8pm) with Sunday off One full weekend in 6 including: Saturday morning consults (4 hours) Saturday & Sunday nights (8pm–8am) Monday off following One fixed night per week on-call (in practice) Monday off after Sunday night shifts Fully supported working environment Structured rota designed to maintain work-life balance What’s on Offer Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience) 4-day working week Funded certificate (orthopaedics encouraged) Generous CPD allowance Supportive and approachable leadership team Clear long-term career progression Birthday leave every year BUPA health insurance Generous holiday allowance A genuinely supportive, fun, and people-focused independent practice The Ideal Candidate RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon Minimum 2.5 years’ UK practice experience Confident with routine surgery and first-opinion consultations Motivated to develop clinically and pursue further qualifications Comfortable mentoring or supporting junior team members Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach Interested in building long-term client relationships Keen to progress into a senior or lead role Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential — enthusiasm and commitment to develop in this area are key. Ready to Feel Valued Again? If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy your work, this could be the perfect next step. For a confidential, informal discussion, please get in touch. You can email Jordan on to request some addition details.