Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Hailsham is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their dedicated team. With a competitive salary package, relocation benefits, and a focus on career development, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to enhance their veterinary career in a supportive environment. You will enjoy excellent work-life balance with no Sundays or night shifts, surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Your birthday off

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

£1,250 CPD allowance

Memberships including BVA and RCVS

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in veterinary care.
• Ability to provide high standards of care and treatment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional veterinary care and services.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure excellent client care.
• Engage in career development and training opportunities.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Team Collaboration

Client Care

Job description

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Salary: Up to £87,500 (minimum 6 years experience required)

Welcome bonus: Up to £2,000

Relocation allowance: Up to £2,000

Where are we

We are based in Hailsham, East Sussex, approximately 7 miles from the coastline, close to Eastbourne and Brighton, with excellent links to London and Gatwick Airport.

Surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside, making us an ideal location for outdoor or country enthusiasts, yet close to larger towns when needed.

Our practice

Known for professional and friendly service, offering a variety of services that make each day different!

Our supportive team

Join our dedicated team providing high standards of care to clients and their pets. We value clinical excellence and sharing skills among clinicians.

We invest in your development, with experienced vets, a strong nursing team, and passionate support staff, plus dedicated practice leadership to help develop your career.

Our services

Our main practice in Hailsham features consult rooms, radiology with digital x-ray and ultrasound, a Dental suite with dental x-ray, an in-house laboratory including IDEXX Lasercyte, a large theatre with operating microscope, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, and capnography. We also have ophthalmology equipment, separate kennels and cattery, and a large fenced garden for inpatients.

Our Polegate branch hosts wellness and vaccination clinics, about 4 miles away.

Develop from within

We support career development through funding CPD or postgraduate qualifications, encouraging internal growth.

Hours of work

Part and full-time considered, with Saturday rotas shared evenly. No Sundays, nights, or bank holidays required. Working hours are 8am-7pm Monday-Friday and 8:30am-1pm on Saturdays.

Because our employees matter

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (increasing with service)
• Your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

£1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata, certificate support, training via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, and a £1250 annual Care Fund for vets.

Memberships & Additional Benefits

Includes BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees, Pawsome Benefits discounts, private healthcare and dental, pension scheme, staff pet care discounts.

Salary Range: £0 - £87,500 per year, up to £87,500 DOE.