Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD funded

Generous holiday

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Crawley, West Sussex, seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-run practice. You will run consultations, perform routine and some soft-tissue surgeries, and work with a supportive nursing team, delivering high-quality inpatient care.

The role offers a collaborative, autonomy‑rich environment with CPD encouragement and generous holiday leave. Experience in UK small-animal practice is preferred, with opportunities for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence and communicate treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries
• Collaborate with nursing team for inpatient care
• Contribute to a learning-led practice culture

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Imaging & diagnostics

Team-oriented

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small-animal first opinion experience

Confidence with routine surgery & consults

Certifications welcomed

Job description

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Crawley, West Sussex. Crawley, West Sussex offers a great mix of community spirit, green spaces and handy transport links—ideal for a balanced lifestyle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy