Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday & pension

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑run, friendly practice. Based in Worthing, the role offers clinical autonomy, supportive colleagues and a focus on delivering high‑quality care in a relaxed community setting.

You will run consults, perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries, and work with the nursing team to deliver excellent inpatient care. A learning‑led culture and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications welcomed.

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 inpatient care.
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision‑making

Imaging & diagnostics

Team player

Organised & proactive

Job description

Worthing, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon — Worthing, West Sussex

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Worthing, West Sussex. Worthing, West Sussex combines a welcoming client base with plenty of amenities and a relaxed pace that suits clinical focus.

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