Emergency Out of Hours Vet Surgeon

NEW PRIORY VETS BRIGHTON LTD; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the veterinary field is seeking a dedicated Emergency Out of Hours Vet Surgeon to join their vibrant team in Brighton. This role offers a balanced work-life schedule with flexible shifts, allowing you to pursue your passion for emergency care without the risk of burnout. You will be part of a supportive team, working alongside specialists and advanced practitioners, ensuring the highest quality of care for pets. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine while enjoying the best of city and countryside living.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Generous CPD allowance

BVA membership paid

Discounted veterinary fees

Service-related company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care is preferred.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and support for first-opinion emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with a team of specialists and experienced RVNs.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care

Strong Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Medicine

Education

Veterinary Degree

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Lead Talent Partner - Veterinary Referral Clinicians at IVC Evidensia

New Priory Vets are looking to speak with ambitious and driven clinicians with a passion for ECC to join their OOH service.

At our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton, we offer a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm–12:30 am or 10:30 pm–9:30 am). This structure allows you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout. We’re also open to full-time and part-time applicants, ensuring flexibility for those who need it.

Be part of an exceptional team

We are an RCVS accredited practice located in Brighton, a diverse and vibrant city within striking distance of the beautiful South Downs National Park, offering the very best of both urban and countryside living. Good links to London and international airports make our location very accessible.

New Priory Vets has flourishing referral, out of hours, and first opinion services. Our veterinary team includes on-site specialists, advanced practitioners and certificate holders in cardiorespiratory medicine, imaging, endoscopy, surgery, dentistry and emergency & critical care. Our fantastic team of RVNs also hold a variety of certificates and are supported by dedicated teams of NA’s, SVNs and receptionists, along with genuinely friendly and approachable managers and directors.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes extensive point-of-care diagnostics, including a recently upgraded CT and a cardiac suite with dedicated ultrasound. We have regular team and M&M meetings to ensure excellent governance is upheld for our committed clients who want the best for their pets.

* Balanced Work-Life Schedule – 2 in 5 weekends, no weekend or Bank Holiday day shifts, averaging 35 hours per week

* Diverse Caseload – First-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases

* Supportive Team – Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs

* Brighton Location – Experience the best of city, countryside, and seaside living

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care—or someone eager to develop in this area. If you have enthusiasm and a commitment to clinical excellence, we have the expertise to support and train you. Strong communication skills and a dedication to practice evidence-based medicine are essential.

Please note we are happy to consider part time and 12 month FTC's for this position too.

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 and so in addition to a competitive base salary dependent on experience and shift pattern, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance and wellbeing

*25 days annual leave allowance (plus service-based increases)

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Private Medical Insurance

*Birthday leave

Development

*Generous CPD allowance of £1500 per year.

*Certificates and further study encouraged and funded.

*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 gets £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

*BVA membership paid

*VDS cover

Additional benefits

*Discounted veterinary fees

*Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform.

*Service-related company sick pay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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