Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Lead the future of veterinary care

Vets for Pets; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Brighton is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role offers leadership opportunities and is ideal for a confident vet with at least 5 years of experience. The practice emphasizes professional development and supports flexible working hours. Competitive salary up to £85,000 with additional benefits, including a relocation bonus and comprehensive CPD allowance. Join a friendly team dedicated to outstanding pet care.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

£5,000 relocation/welcome bonus

Generous CPD allowance

Contributory pension scheme

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Staff discount for pets

20% discount across Pets at Home Group

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Eager to grow leadership skills.
• Passionate about veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team in providing exceptional care.
• Manage a busy practice with a focus on quality.
• Support the professional development of staff.

Skills

Surgery

Imaging

Exotics

Feline expertise

Job description

Lead the Future of Veterinary Care in Brighton!

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career? At Brighton Vets for Pets, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving practice and help shape its exciting future.

If you’re a confident and ambitious vet with at least 5 years of experience, and you’re eager to grow your leadership skills while helping a practice reach its full potential, this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

This position would suit someone with a special interest in surgery, imaging, exotics, or perhaps a true feline enthusiast! We’re dedicated to supporting professional development and are always ready to invest in our people.

Our modern, well-equipped practice includes:

• A spacious glass operating theatre
• A cat-friendly consult room with a climbing wall
• A comprehensive range of diagnostic and imaging equipment

You’ll be joining a fantastic team of 2 RVNs, 1 SVN, and 2 CCAs - a close-knit, supportive group who work seamlessly together. Our nursing team is highly valued for their expertise, and our front-of-house staff ensure they can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional care.

What We Offer

This role is available full or part-time (including job share), with no OOHs. We’re happy to discuss flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle - because we believe balance matters.

In return, we’ll offer:

• Salary up to £85,000 + £5,000 relocation/welcome bonus
• Generous CPD allowance and full support for career progression
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 + 8 after 2 years’ service
• Staff discount for your own pets
• 20% discount across the Pets at Home Group plus exclusive retail perks
• Free on-site parking

At Brighton Vets for Pets, we’re proud to deliver outstanding care to pets and their people - all within a friendly, supportive environment where your wellbeing and professional satisfaction come first.

Ready to take the lead?

Apply today and help shape the next chapter of our practice! If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming team where your skills will be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you!

If all this sounds like the perfect step in your career journey please contact Jack – [e-mail] for more information or an informal chat about this role.

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!