Small Animal Hospital Vet Vacancy near Brighton

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vet to join a hospital near Brighton. The role includes a wide caseload in a busy environment, providing leadership and mentoring to the team, while ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have a broad clinical skill set and a focus on excellent client service. The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with a broad clinical skill set.
• Holding a certificate or working towards one would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the veterinary practice team with all aspects of veterinary work.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced vets.
• Deliver outstanding client service and manage cases independently.
• Support business development and handle varied caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Consulting

Surgery

Diagnostic imaging

Client service

Education

Veterinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client has a great opportunity for an experienced Vet to join them as a hospital vet near Brighton. The hospital has a large, purpose-built facility with high-tech equipment including CT scan, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory. The team provides dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation, and day procedure wards with a strong nurse and support team, and runs a fully staffed out-of-hours service alongside the day team.

The role involves a wide caseload within a busy hospital that receives referrals from five branch practices and local partners. The successful candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of veterinary work, including consulting, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and independently managing medical cases. Leadership, mentoring of less experienced vets, and a focus on excellent client service are essential, along with an active interest in developing the business.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the veterinary practice team, comfortable with consulting, surgery, diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, and CT where available), and managing medical cases independently.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced vets and support the broader team.
• Deliver outstanding client service with a contextualised approach to patient care.
• Support and contribute to business development and growth initiatives.
• Handle a varied caseload, including more technically challenging cases referred from the hospital’s network.
• Engage in high-quality patient care across the hospital’s dedicated wards and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with a broad clinical skill set.
• Holding a certificate or working towards one would be beneficial.

Schedule & Salary

This is a full-time role for 40 hours per week over 4 days, with 1 weekend in 5 and a Monday off in lieu, plus a second on-call rota (1 in 15 weeks). Salary is £60,000–£65,000 per annum DOE.

How to Apply

If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.

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