Veterinary surgeon

CVS Vets; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Relocation support

Health plan

Wellbeing program

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Claremont Vets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 6-month FTC in East Sussex, working 20 hours across two days. There are no out-of-hours shifts, and there is potential to extend, go permanent, or work in a consulting-only capacity.

The role sits within CVS Vets and offers a supportive environment with excellent development opportunities, modern facilities, and a strong client-care ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal practice and clinical leadership.
• Ability to work across 20 hours per week over 2 days.
• Comfort with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota with TOIL.
• Consulting only role is considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead on medical cases with diagnostic investigations.
• Provide high-quality client care and build trust.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to maintain standards.
• Support the wider practice in clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mentoring

Team player

Client care

Autonomy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon/ Consulting Only Small Animal Vet
Claremont Vets (Wainwright Road)
Location:East Sussex
Contract: 6-month FTC (possibility to extend or make perm) | 20 hours across 2 days | No OOHs
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life atClaremont Vets (Wainwright Road)

Claremont Vets is a friendly, community-focused small animal practice offering the best of both worlds, with excellent transport links to Brighton and London, easy access to the south Downs, and the beach just a 15-minute walk away. Supported by a highly experienced team of Vets, RVNS, Student Nurses, and support staff, the practice has a strong surgical focus while also welcoming vets with consulting interests, creating a flexible and collaborative working environment.

As an RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status and committed to achieving further fear-free accreditations, Claremont is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Equipped with modern facilities including ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscopy, and laparoscopic equipment, alongside vets who are currently working towards advanced qualifications in medicine and surgery, the practice is passionate about development.

The role is 6-month fixed term contract (with the potential to extend or be made permanent) working 20 hours a week across 2 days with a share in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota with TOIL. There are no out of hours.

We can also consider applications for consulting only.

About you:

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeonto join our East Sussexteam.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on medicalcases andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types

• A natural mentor and team player,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto help them thrive.

• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

• As an experienced vet, you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered

• Up to 33 days holiday (withoptionto buy/sell)

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund