Excellent Farm Animal Vet Opportunity in West Sussex - Full and part-time applicants welcome

British Veterinary Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join their ambulatory farm animal practice. This role offers a varied caseload, including commercial consultancy and individual case workups. With a commitment to work-life balance, the practice operates Monday to Friday, providing no weekend hours. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a supportive environment focused on continuous professional development. If you're passionate about veterinary care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Time in lieu for weekends worked

Qualifications

• Experience in farm veterinary practice with a focus on dairy, beef, sheep, and camelids.
• Confident in out-of-hours and obstetrical work.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and manage a varied caseload in farm veterinary practice.
• Provide health planning, consultancy, and emergency veterinary care.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Engagement

Emergency Care

Health Planning

Consultancy

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Farm Veterinary Surgeon, confident with out-of-hours and obstetrical work. The successful candidate will be joining an ambulatory farm animal practice with a varied caseload, including proactive commercial consultancy work and individual case workups.

The Role:

• The role requires someone who enjoys a varied caseload, working as part of a team, and engaging with clients.
• The confidence, experience, and skills to operate sole charge for out-of-hours are essential.
• The role includes normal dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholder work, including camelids.
• Health planning, consultancy, fertility, individual medicines and surgical cases, plus obstetrical and other emergencies, are also part of the job.

Hours:

• Working hours are 08:00-17:00, 4.5 days per week with weeknight and weekend out-of-hours rota shared equally – 1:4.
• Time in lieu is given for weekends worked.
• Part-time and flexible working options are considered.

The Area:

Located in a vibrant town in West Sussex, nestled between the North and South Downs, and close to the Surrey Hills AONB. It offers easy access to London and Brighton via the main railway line and is very close to Gatwick airport and southern ferry ports.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Salary – up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• The package is fully stacked with benefits that support not only your career but your personal life.

Ref: JN -042025-32920

Want to know more about the practice?

Located in Horsham, this veterinary group is part of a network with over 100 branches across the UK. The Horsham branch boasts state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, ensuring the highest level of care. The team consists of 15 dedicated professionals, including veterinary surgeons and nurses. The practice operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, with no weekend hours, offering a work-life balance. The group is also committed to continuous professional development, supporting its staff with a range of training opportunities.