Veterinary Surgeon

Farthings (Horsham); Horsham; On-site; GBP 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Horsham is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will support the Practice Director, mentor junior veterinarians, and perform emergency procedures. A generous salary package of up to £83,400 along with benefits such as professional memberships, annual leave, and a workplace pension is offered. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Mental Health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency procedures is an asset.
• Willingness to support a team and mentor others.
• Ability to adhere to RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Director in clinical standards.
• Mentor junior team members in surgical procedures.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.

Skills

Mentoring juniors

Surgical procedures

Client service optimization

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Farthings Veterinary Group

Up to £83,400 per annum DOE and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus or Relocation Package available! No OOH.

Farthings Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their well‑established, close‑knit team on a full‑time or part‑time basis. The practice is well established with 10 FTE vets and a generous 19 FTE RVNs. It can offer a varied caseload with its clients, and has a high percentage dedicated to the Healthy Pet Club along with a high standard of care for their pets.

We would ideally like the below but we are open to all levels of experience.

The role

You will support the Practice Director in driving clinical standards, ensuring high standards of patient care. You will mentor junior team members while they master basic surgical procedures, collaborate with the Practice Director to optimise client service and business growth, budgeting and finances, and ensure all care aligns with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct. You will attend scheduled clinical meetings and perform emergency procedures such as exploratory laparotomies, pleural effusion drainage and bladder unblocking for male cats.

Farthings is a two‑site practice based in the historical towns of Horsham and Billingshurst, within an hour train ride to London and about 45 minutes to the seaside. Situated between the North and South Downs, it offers great outdoor opportunities and excellent dog‑walking locations. The practice is also commutable from Crawley, East Grinstead, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Horley, Cranleigh, Godalming, Storrington, Worthing, Southwater, Shoreham‑by‑Sea and other locations in West Sussex and Surrey.

Some of our fantastic benefits include

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged – you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday – receive one extra day leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme
• CVS Refresh – a weekly allowance to spend on treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders – your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25‑39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7, 365‑day helpline to support you and your family when you need it most
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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