Stud Veterinary Surgeon - Equine - FTC Maternity Cover

Inspiring Vet Care; Ashington; Vor Ort; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

BEVA membership

RCVS fees included

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Zusammenfassung

Inspiring Vet Care, based at Sussex Equine Hospital in Ashington, West Sussex, is seeking a Stud Veterinarian to join the stud team on a 12-month maternity cover FTC, starting 1 February 2027. The role offers exposure to advanced reproductive techniques within a Tier 3 hospital and a supportive team.

The position involves a varied caseload including Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, OPU, and stallion semen work, with excellent client care and teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifikationen

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning attitude with openness to feedback.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of working independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the wider practice team to develop clinical skills and share knowledge.
• Support stud team duties including reproductive techniques and foal management.
• Perform artificial insemination with fresh/frozen semen, embryo transfer, and OPU.
• Maintain professional standards and clear client communication.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Reliability

Independent work

Ausbildung

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligible

Jobbeschreibung

Salary up to £60,000

Starting 1st February 2027 - 12 months maternity cover FTC

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Salary up to £60,000

Starting 1st February 2027 - 12 months maternity cover FTC

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Stud Veterinarian to join our stud team

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.

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

Our hospital features:

• Two hospital barns
• Separate isolation facility
• Modern surgical suite
• Advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine
• On-site laboratory

Full time with weekend Rota during the season

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

As a Stud Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

This role offers a varied caseload involving Thoroughbred, Sport and leisure horse breeding management involving:

• 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 Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BEVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £60,000 DOE