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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association

Bexhill-on-Sea

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team in Bexhill-on-Sea. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with a varied caseload, where you can excel in your profession. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling, generous annual leave, and a commitment to your professional development. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and a CPD allowance, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Welcome bonus up to £2,000
Relocation Allowance up to £2,000
6.6 weeks annual leave
Private medical insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
£1250 CPD allowance
Certificate support
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Access to Vetlexicon
Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

  • Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
  • Experience in surgery and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct consultations, surgeries, and client callbacks.
  • Provide in-patient care and perform occasional house visits.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine
Surgery
Client Communication
Patient Care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray
Doppler ultrasound
Endoscopy
Blood analysers

Job description

Salary of up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome bonus up to £2,000

Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

We are seeking a passionate and committed Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team in Bexhill on Sea.

Find a place to excel

Sussex Coast are well-established practices serving the Hastings and Bexhill area with high client numbers and a varied caseload. Sussex Coast is equipped with a full range of diagnostic and laboratory equipment, digital X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, blood analysers and much more. We have a strong team of experienced vets and nurses and support staff. We work with some local charities and are part of the RSPCA Neutering Scheme for cats and bull-breeds.

East Sussex is steeped in history, with beautiful countryside, stunning coastline, and an abundance of choice within the arts, sports, and leisure scenes, with something to suit everyone! We also have the convenience of great links to Brighton, London, and Gatwick Airport.

Our supportive Team

We are a very kind, friendly and fun team that offers our clients and patients the highest standard of care. Our 3 vets offer a wealth of experience with several certificate holders including surgery, cardiology, medicine. We have a team of 3 dedicated Nurses, plus 5 Support team members.

We have a supportive and encouraging culture here at Sussex Coast, where we truly value our team and what each individual brings to our practice. We hold regular team meetings where we have an open culture for ideas and thoughts to be shared amongst the team.

We strive to provide our team with a varied working day. Your duties will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care, workups, and occasional house visits.

Flexible Scheduling for a Work-Life Balance

You will ideally work 4 weekdays, with shifts between 8:00 am -7:00 pm and a share in the Saturday rota (8:00 am -12pm) which is usually 1:4 There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties. We can offer some flexibility in shifts or days and are open to discussion.

Because our people 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, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

  1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
  2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

  1. Private medical insurance
  2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  3. Cycle to Work scheme
  4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

  1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
  2. Certificate support
  3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
  5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

  1. BVA membership
  2. VDS cover
  3. RCVS fees

Sussex Coast Vets, Bexhill

189 De La Warr Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JY, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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