Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (12 Month FTC)

VC Evidensia UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Brighton seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract. Join a dedicated team and enjoy a balanced work-life schedule while providing excellent emergency and critical care. Benefit from attractive CPD opportunities, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment focused on clinical excellence.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday leave

Generous CPD allowance of £1500 per year

BVA membership paid

Discounted veterinary fees

Qualifications

• Team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care or eagerness to develop.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Handle first-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases.
• Support and work alongside specialists and Advanced Practitioners.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care

Communication

Evidence-Based Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (12 Month FTC)

New Priory Vets are welcoming applications from clinicians with a passion for ECC who are interested in join their team on a full-time, 12 month fixed terms contract.

At our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton, we offer a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm–12:30 am or 10:30 pm–9:30 am). This structure allows you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout.

Be part of an exceptional team

We are an RCVS accredited practice located in Brighton, a diverse and vibrant city within striking distance of the beautiful South Downs National Park, offering the very best of both urban and countryside living. Good links to London and international airports make our location very accessible.

New Priory Vets has flourishing referral, out of hours, and first opinion services. Our veterinary team includes on-site specialists, advanced practitioners and certificate holders in cardiorespiratory medicine, imaging, endoscopy, surgery, dentistry and emergency & critical care. Our fantastic team of RVNs also hold a variety of certificates and are supported by dedicated teams of NA’s, SVNs and receptionists, along with genuinely friendly and approachable managers and directors.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes extensive point-of-care diagnostics, including a recently upgraded CT and a cardiac suite with dedicated ultrasound. We have regular team and M&M meetings to ensure excellent governance is upheld for our committed clients who want the best for their pets.

• Diverse Caseload – First-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases
• Supportive Team – Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs
• Brighton Location – Experience the best of city, countryside, and seaside living

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care—or someone eager to develop in this area. If you have enthusiasm and a commitment to clinical excellence, we have the expertise to support and train you. Strong communication skills and a dedication to practice evidence-based medicine are essential.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

In addition to a competitive base salary dependent on experience and shift pattern, you will benefit from:

Work-life Balance and Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks annual leave allowance (pro rata)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave

Development

• Generous CPD allowance of £1500 per year
• Certificates and further study encouraged and funded.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets gets £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership paid
• VDS cover

Additional Benefits

• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform.
• Service-related company sick pay

New Priory Vets, Brighton

The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Kris Reilly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.