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Veterinary Surgeon
Location: East Sussex
About the Practice
An established, independent small animal practice in East Sussex is looking to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis.
The practice has a busy and varied first-opinion caseload and prides itself on delivering a high standard of patient and client care. Whilst the practice also sees exotic species, there is no requirement to work with exotics, making this an excellent opportunity for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon.
You'll be joining a close-knit team of 4 Veterinary Surgeons and 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, with a strong focus on collaboration, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to become a long-term member of a growing independent practice.
The role includes:
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- First-opinion consultations
- Routine and soft tissue surgery
- Medical work-ups and diagnostics
- Inpatient care
- Client communication and continuity of care
The practice performs both laparoscopic and conventional spays, along with a range of endoscopic procedures. Experience in these areas is not essential, but there is plenty of opportunity to develop these skills if they are of interest.
Hours
- 4 days per week
- Shift pattern:
- 8:30am – 6:30pm or
- 9:00am – 7:00pm
- 1 in 3 Saturdays (9:00am – 2:00pm)
- No out-of-hours
Salary & Benefits
- Salary from £65,000+, dependent on experience
- 20 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
- RCVS membership paid
- VDS membership paid
- Generous CPD allowance
- Excellent support for ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to develop advanced surgical skills
Practice Facilities
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- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Rigid and flexible endoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- In-house laboratory
- Intensive care facilities
- Laser therapy
- Separate wards for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an experienced MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
- Be confident with routine consultations and surgery
- Enjoy working within a collaborative team
- Have excellent communication and client care skills
- Be looking for a long-term opportunity within an independent practice
- Have an interest in continuing to develop clinically
Why Apply?
- Independent practice with genuine clinical freedom
- Supportive team environment
- Busy and varied caseload
- Modern, well-equipped facilities
- No out-of-hours
- 4-day working week
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to develop additional surgical interests without expectation
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