Stud Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Sussex Equine Hospital Ltd; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital is seeking a motivated Seasonal Stud Veterinarian for the 2026 breeding season. The ideal candidate will have experience in equine stud medicine and will perform tasks including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and foal management. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000 dependent on experience, along with benefits like private medical insurance and a generous CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for own pets

Qualifications

• Experience in equine stud medicine.
• Ability to perform artificial insemination and embryo transfer.
• Knowledge in foal medicine and youngstock management.

Responsibilities

• Perform artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen.
• Conduct embryo transfer procedures.
• Manage youngstock and foal medicine.

Skills

Equine stud medicine

Artificial insemination

Embryo transfer

Ovum pick-up (OPU)

Foal medicine

Youngstock management

Job description

Seasonal Stud Veterinarian

1 March - 31 August 2026

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic veterinarian with experience in equine stud medicine to join our stud team for the 2026 breeding season.

Responsibilities

• Artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen
• Embryo transfer
• Ovum pick‑up (OPU)
• Routine stallion semen collection and freezing
• Foal medicine and youngstock management

You will have the support of a Tier 3 hospital with board‑certified specialists in internal medicine, theriogenology and surgery.

You will do a share of the on‑call rota for the weekends.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to gain and expand experience in advanced reproductive techniques and foal management within a supportive, highly skilled team.

Sussex Equine Hospital is located in Ashington in beautiful West Sussex. Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links.

Our hospital features two hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and an on‑site laboratory. For more information please visit our website: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk .

Sussex Equine Hospital is 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.

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

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.

Up to £48,000 DOE