Veterinary Surgeon - hospital day role

Vetted Recruitment; England; Vor Ort; GBP 51.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holiday

CPD allowance

RCVS membership

VDS cover

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Zusammenfassung

Vetted Recruitment Limited is seeking a Hospital Veterinary Surgeon in Brighton, East Sussex. The role provides a hospital-based, varied caseload with access to advanced facilities and a broad range of clinical interests.

You will manage emergency presentations and complex medical cases, developing your preferred areas of practice. The hospital is RCVS-accredited with CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, laparoscopy, endoscopy and an in-house lab.

Qualifikationen

• You’ll assess, investigate and treat hospital patients with a focus on inpatient care.
• Collaborate with veterinary and nursing teams to deliver coordinated treatment.
• Communicate clearly with clients and referring practices about care options.

Aufgaben

• Assess, investigate and treat hospital patients.
• Contribute to inpatient care and collaborate with teams.
• Communicate with clients and referring practices about conditions and decisions.

Kenntnisse

Emergency care

Critical care

Medicine

Surgery

Cardiology

Imaging

Exotics

Oncology

Jobbeschreibung

Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Brighton, East Sussex

Up to £57,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience

Permanent | 40 hours per week across four days

Build your hospital career around a varied caseload, advanced facilities and colleagues with a broad range of clinical interests. This hospital-based Veterinary Surgeon role offers the opportunity to manage emergency presentations and complex medical cases, while developing the areas of practice that matter most to you.

Our client is an established veterinary organisation, well known for its RCVS-accredited hospital in Brighton. With referrals from its branch network and neighbouring practices, the role offers clinical variety alongside experienced support.

The role

You’ll assess, investigate and treat hospital patients, contribute to inpatient care and work closely with veterinary and nursing colleagues to deliver well-coordinated treatment. Clear communication with clients and referring practices will be central to your work, helping owners understand their pets’ conditions and make informed decisions about care.

The purpose-designed hospital provides CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. Separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, isolation and day procedures support care tailored to different species and clinical needs.

You’ll work alongside dedicated day and night veterinary teams, with certificate-holder expertise spanning emergency and critical care, medicine, surgery, cardiology, imaging, exotics and oncology. Regular visiting ophthalmology and orthopaedic support adds further clinical depth, while RVNs, laboratory and operational colleagues help support day-to-day patient care.

Your development and working environment

The organisation offers a supportive, collaborative environment, with clinical mentorship and support to develop individual interests. High standards of patient care sit alongside a focus on wellbeing, professional development and a sustainable work–life balance.

This role would suit an approachable, confident Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys hospital practice, communicates clearly and values working collaboratively. A commitment to thoughtful clinical decision-making, compassionate patient care and a high standard of client service will help you make a strong contribution.

Hours and rota

The permanent position is 40 hours per week, worked across four days, with a set day off each week. The rota includes one full weekend in five, with a day off in lieu, and second on-call duties for one week in fifteen.

Salary and benefits

The salary is up to £57,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

• 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance
• further CPD and training support
• paid RCVS membership
• two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan contributing towards treatments ranging from dentistry to sports massage
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy leave and pay
• company sick pay
• discounted veterinary fees
• a Cycle to Work scheme
• access to shopping, travel and entertainment discounts and cashback
• Annual pay reviews, colleague engagement surveys, wellbeing support and career progression opportunities complete the package.

Life in Brighton

Brighton combines seaside living with independent cafés, a diverse creative community and easy access to the South Downs. London is around an hour away by train, with Gatwick Airport also within easy reach.