Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced team. This role involves a mix of surgical and consulting tasks, mentoring others, and providing high-quality care. Candidates should have a keen interest in surgery and experience in veterinary practice. Benefits include a competitive CPD allowance and work-life balance support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience and a keen interest in surgery.
• Desire to mentor and teach others.
• Ability to handle varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality veterinary care to all patients.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team collaboration.
• Manage surgical procedures and consultations.

Skills

Surgery skills

Mentoring

Experience in veterinary practice

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team in sunny Eastbourne.

Find a place to excel

Our unique selling point is quality care. We focus on delivering a high-quality service, with an individual approach. We are located on the South Coast with beautiful beach walks just 5 minutes from practice. 10 minutes by car from us is Beachy Head with its cliffs and views. Eastbourne offers countryside access and town life with vibrant arts and café culture. Excellent train links to Brighton (20 minutes), London (1 hr) and London Gatwick Airport (45 minutes) are all within easy direct train links. Eastbourne Vets is made up of 3 branches, one main hub and two smaller surgeries. We have a fully equipped theatre, kennels for inpatients, digital X-ray and dental X-ray. Diagnostic imaging is covered with an ultrasound scanner equipped with cardio and abdominal probes and a fully equipped laboratory for blood diagnostics.

What we are looking for

We are ideally looking for a vet with experience and a keen interest in surgery and a desire to mentor and teach others. You will enjoy a varied caseload across our three practices, a mix of consulting and surgical time and be part of a collaborative team of clinicians all working together to deliver the best possible patient and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with a surgical bias and/or another preferred area of interest. We believe in supporting our clinicians to do the job they love.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we\'re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we\'re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks\' holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.