Permanent Veterinary Surgeon, Hove

Recruit4vets Ltd; Hove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Veterinary Surgeon at a busy two-site small animal hospital in Hove, East Sussex. Join a supportive team of 5 vets, 7 RVNs, and 5 support staff in a vibrant seaside location offering excellent facilities, including an in-house laboratory, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and more. This full-time role includes consulting, dedicated operating days, and client care, with flexible options for part-time or job-share. A competitive salary of up to £70,000, generous CPD allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package make this a fantastic career opportunity.

Job Description:

Type: Small Animal Hospital

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Practice Type: Part of a group - They are a busy two-site practice based in the vibrant seaside towns of Brighton and Hove. With its exciting and diverse culture, beautiful beach and seafront, and excellent transport links to central London and Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the surrounding area is a fantastic place to live.

Services/Facilities: They are a two-site practice with an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound machine, digital dental x-ray, and operating theatre. They have a strong focus on career development and progression and actively support and encourage CPD and further training.

Team: The team is made up of 5 Vets, 7 Registered Nurses, 2 Student nurses, and 5 support team members. With a local veterinary network of partner practices and referral hospitals, they can collaborate and benefit from working with local Advanced Practitioners and Specialists to support with cases and upskill.

Role: This practice has a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join the team.

Duties: You will consult, have dedicated operating days (at least 1-2 per week), care for inpatients, and have regular communication with clients allowing you to build your client base.

Hours:

• Full-time position but we will consider job share and part-time applicants.
• Full-time is 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week.
• 1:4 Saturday mornings, and no out-of-hours.

Candidate: They are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with some years of experience and who works well as part of a team. Their objective is to always have a happy and supportive working environment and for patients to receive excellent clinical care.

Salary: Competitive salary of up to £70,000 p/a - depending on skills and experience.

The Package:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia provider
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via Care Fund
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Ref: JN -012025-32413

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