Large Animal Vet Opportunity in West Sussex - Varied caseload with a equally shared rota

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join their ambulatory practice. This role offers a diverse caseload, including normal dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholder work, along with health planning and obstetrical emergencies. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, this position provides excellent opportunities for career growth and personal health options. Located in a vibrant town in West Sussex, it offers easy access to London and Brighton, making it an ideal place for both work and leisure.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

Personal Health Options

Time in Lieu for Weekends Worked

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery with a focus on farm animals.
• Ability to work independently during out-of-hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including dairy, beef, sheep, and camelids.
• Provide health planning, consultancy, and surgical care.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Engagement

Out-of-Hours Work

Obstetrics

Health Planning

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:

Competitive Salary of up to £50,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience. They are offering a fully stacked benefits package that covers everything from a generous annual leave to career growth and personal health options.

Ref: JN -042025-32920