Veterinary Surgeon

Posted 6 days 15 hours ago by British Veterinary Association

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Sussex, Lewes, United Kingdom, BN7 1
Job Description
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
  • 11 Vets, including Certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, and Surgery.
  • 7 RVNs, 3 SVNs - exceptional nursing support.
  • 4 consult rooms, 1 theatre, digital and dental x-ray.
  • Recently expanded, with further plans for a dedicated dental suite.
  • Loyal and affluent client base, known for being open to full workups.
  • Consult blocks of 15-30 minutes.
  • Busy, varied caseload across medicine and surgery.
Culture and Development
  • Supportive and approachable leadership team.
  • Focus on team well-being with regular check-ins and open-door communication.
  • Case discussions and clinical learning encouraged.
  • Occasional social events and Christmas party.
Benefits
  • Salary: £50,000 - £70,000.
  • Generous CPD allowance.
  • Full certificate funding and buy-out support available.
  • Genuine partnership potential for the right candidate.
  • On-site staff parking.
  • Work/life balance with no OOH.