Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Practice

Vetted Recruitment Limited; Heathfield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata)

Bank Holidays off

Birthday leave

Independent practice autonomy

Job summary

Vetted Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a varied GP role at a self-contained Heathfield branch in East Sussex. You’ll own cases from consultation through investigation, treatment and follow-up, with access to the main clinic for support when needed.

The practice offers 2–4 full days per week, no Sundays, and a salary between £45,000 and £70,000 depending on days worked, plus five weeks’ annual leave pro rata, Bank Holidays and a birthday off.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Experience in general practice and sole responsibility preferred.
• Interest in soft tissue surgery and clinical development welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from consultation through investigation, treatment and follow-up.
• Take ownership of your caseload with support from the main clinic when needed.
• Provide high standards of patient care within a friendly, independent practice.
• Work in a team that values kindness, collaboration and mutual respect.

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

RCVS registration eligible

Job description

Enjoy the freedom to manage your own cases, build lasting client relationships and provide genuine continuity of care, with experienced colleagues available when you need a second opinion.

An independent, six-vet small animal practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a varied GP role at its self-contained, single-vet branch in Heathfield. This would suit someone who enjoys the breadth of general practice, is comfortable with sole veterinary responsibility and values the scope to exercise their own clinical judgement. There is scope for the role to be shared with their main site if you like to work with a team on a regular basis also.

Autonomy, backed by experience

You'll be the familiar veterinary face at the branch, getting to know clients and their pets while taking cases from consultation through investigation, treatment and follow-up. The role offers meaningful ownership of your caseload, alongside support from the organisation’s main clinic when required.

The wider veterinary team has experience across general practice, emergency care and surgery, with interests including soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and orthopaedics. Experienced nursing and support colleagues also contribute to a working environment built on kindness, collaboration and mutual respect.

As an independent practice, decisions are made locally by people who know the business. There is room to discuss clinical questions, explore training opportunities and contribute ideas that could improve patient care.

Facilities to support your clinical work

The Heathfield branch offers a spacious consulting room, a full in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and basic surgical and dental facilities.

You'll also have access to the main clinic’s wider facilities, including two operating theatres, DR and dental radiography, endoscopy and K-Laser therapy.

For a vet who enjoys working up cases and combining consulting with practical clinical work, this provides a well-equipped base with additional resources available beyond the branch.

A working pattern with options

The practice can consider two, three or four full days per week, and welcomes job-share arrangements. The rota includes one in five Saturday mornings at the main clinic, with no Sundays or routine out-of-hours work. An external provider covers the out-of-hours service.

The salary is £45,000–£70,000 depending on days worked and is negotiable. The package includes five weeks' annual leave, pro rata, plus Bank Holidays, your birthday off and support to develop your clinical interests.

Alongside these benefits, the role offers the autonomy and flexibility of independent practice, with an experienced wider team to turn to when needed.

Make your next move to East Sussex!

The practice is based in a friendly market town surrounded by countryside, with the coast, South Downs and Ashdown Forest within easy reach. Whether your time away from work involves walking, seaside days or exploring local towns and villages, there is plenty nearby to enjoy.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.