Ambulatory Equine Veterinary Surgeon

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Ambulatory Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This exciting role involves providing exceptional care for leisure and competition horses in a state-of-the-art facility. You'll be responsible for a diverse caseload, including routine and emergency care, while collaborating with a team of specialists. With a commitment to professional growth, you'll benefit from extensive CPD opportunities, a competitive salary, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values wellbeing and work-life balance, and make a meaningful impact on equine health in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Welcome Bonus

6.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Pet Treatment

Access to Discounts with Retailers

Qualifications

• Must have RCVS membership and a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in veterinary surgery and ambulatory care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality equine care in both routine and emergency settings.
• Conduct lameness work-ups and prepurchase examinations.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Ambulatory Care

Ultrasound

Digital Radiography

Endoscopy

Education

RCVS Membership

UK Driving License

Tools

MRI

CT

Scintigraphy

Onsite Laboratory

Job description

Salary up to £60,000 DOE

Relocation allowance up-to £2500

Welcome Bonus up-to £2500

Sussex Equine Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a passionate and driven veterinary surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? Sussex Equine Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional to join our ambulatory team. With a focus on providing exceptional equine care, this role offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with ambulatory care of leisure and competition horses in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an approximately 1:6 out of hours rota, with a toil day after a weekend on call. A fully equipped vehicle will be provided.

Sussex Equine Hospital is an RCVS accredited Tier 3 Equine Hospital based in Ashington, West Sussex, offering great access to the countryside, the sea and city life. We provide a full range of surgical, medical, diagnostic, and ambulatory services across Sussex and the Surrey and Hampshire borders. Our hospital is a new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility, including MRI, CT, and scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy and an onsite laboratory. The hospital team consists of diplomates in surgery, medicine, theriogenology and sports medicine.

The ambulatory team is made up of 12 vets caring for a diverse caseload, including racehorses, sports and leisure horses. As an ambulatory vet, you will provide high-quality care in both routine and emergency settings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to lameness work ups, prepurchase examinations, medical investigations, the use of ultrasound, digital radiography and endoscopy. Although you work predominantly on your own, the role encourages exchange and collaboration with all the specialists in our team. With sufficient experience and qualifications, you have the opportunity to be involved with emergency duties on four local racecourses (Goodwood, Plumpton, Brighton and Fontwell) and at FEI events in our area.

You'll join a team of 25 equine vets, nurses, and support staff dedicated to excellent patient care and a positive team culture. We regularly engage with the local community through charity events and staff socials.

Join Sussex Equine Hospital for a fulfilling role with a supportive team and excellent professional growth opportunities!

Applicant Requirements

• RCVS membership
• UK driving license

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA and BEVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well.
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington

Billingshurst Road, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3BB, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Equine

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