Veterinary Surgeon – Independent

Global Veterinary Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 5%

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Annual leave 5 weeks

CPD budget

Health insurance

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role in Crawley, West Sussex. The position offers a mix of consultations, surgery and inpatient care with opportunities to develop clinical interests and a flexible working week.

Requirements include RCVS registration and at least three years of small animal experience, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. Competitive salary with benefits aims to support work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration is required.
• At least three years of small animal veterinary experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of small animal cases.
• Perform routine surgeries and consultations.
• Provide inpatient care and clinical follow-up.
• Develop clinical interests in medicine, surgery or imaging.
• Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

Skills

RCVS registration

Small animal experience

Communication

Teamwork

Animal welfare

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon Job in Crawley | Independent Practice

Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon | Flexible Working | Modern Facilities

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new opportunity with excellent facilities, a varied caseload and the flexibility to shape your working week?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Vet to join a growing practice in Crawley, West Sussex. The role offers a mix of consultations, surgery and inpatient care, with scope to develop your clinical interests in medicine, surgery or diagnostic imaging.

With a strong focus on patient care, professional development and work-life balance, this could be an excellent next step for a Vet looking to progress their career in a supportive environment.

The Role

• Full-time position working 40 hours per week.
• 8-hour shifts.
• A varied mix of consultations, surgery and inpatient shifts.
• Maximum 1:4 weekend rota, with time off in lieu.
• Shared bank holiday cover, with enhanced compensation.
• Opportunities to develop your interests in small animal medicine, surgery or diagnostic imaging.
• A flexible approach to working arrangements and career development.

Modern Facilities & Equipment

You'll have access to impressive, modern veterinary facilities designed to support high standards of clinical care, including:

• Two surgical theatres equipped with laparoscopic equipment.
• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray.
• Digital X-ray suite.
• Siemens CT scanner.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Separate waiting areas, consultation rooms and wards for feline, canine and exotic patients.
• Modern inpatient, surgical and diagnostic facilities.

These facilities provide an excellent environment for delivering high-quality care and exploring areas of particular clinical interest.

About You

To be considered for this Veterinary Surgeon job, you'll need:

• RCVS registration.
• At least three years of small animal veterinary experience.
• Confidence in routine surgery and consultations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and client care.

Experience as a Vet GDP Adviser would be an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £45,000, depending on experience.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus of up to 5%, subject to practice performance.
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after five years of employment.
• Option to purchase up to one additional week of annual leave.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid, plus one additional veterinary membership of your choice.
• Generous CPD budget to support your professional development.
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks, with lunch provided on Saturdays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Salary sacrifice health insurance.
• Opportunities to develop clinical interests and progress your career.

Location

This Veterinary Surgeon vacancy is based in Crawley, West Sussex, with access to the surrounding areas of Sussex and Surrey, including Horley and East Grinstead.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing veterinary team that values clinical excellence, collaboration and staff wellbeing. With modern equipment, a varied caseload and opportunities to develop your clinical interests, you'll have the support to build a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Small Animal Vet looking for your next opportunity in Crawley, we'd love to hear from you.