Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

AlphaPet Veterinary Clinic; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in West Sussex is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. Offering a salary up to £75,000 plus various benefits including flexible working hours, private medical insurance, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in consultations and surgeries, alongside a willingness to develop their skills within a collaborative workplace. Located in beautiful West Sussex, enjoy a healthy work-life balance with access to nature and vibrant towns.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus: Up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance: Up to £5,000

Accommodation Support: Up to 6 months

£1250 CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Comfortable with consultations and surgeries; passionate about animal care, whether recently qualified or experienced.
• Willing to work across multiple sites with their own challenges and learning opportunities.
• Motivated to develop skills with support for certificates and broader knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for small animals and wildlife.
• Participate in consultation and surgery for various cases.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and engage in continuous improvement.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Flexibility

Growth Mindset

Job description

Overview

Join Our great Team at Alphapet Veterinary Group - West Sussex

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £75,000 | Welcome Bonus: Up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance: Up to £5,000 | Accommodation Support: Up to 6 months

If you’re a passionate, motivated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Alphapet Veterinary Group is looking for a Vet to join our incredible team across our three clinics in beautiful West Sussex.

Why Alphapet?

With over 30 years of history on the Southern Coast of England, we’ve built a reputation for providing high-quality care for both small animals and wildlife. Our team is driven by a shared passion for animal welfare, and we believe in continuous improvement—both for our patients and for our people. We also see local wildlife, treating a wide range of wildlife and contributing to essential conservation efforts.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working Hours: Full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your lifestyle. We offer a range of shift patterns, with core shifts between 8 am and 7 pm. You can even work a 4-day week for a better work-life balance.
• No Out-of-Hours: Out-of-hours care and bank holidays are covered by Vets-Now, so you won’t be required to work during these times.
• Rota: 1:4 Saturday mornings only.
• Modern equipment: Newly refurbished clinic with the latest digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house lab equipment.
• A Supportive and Experienced Team: 3 Vets, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, and a dedicated reception team, with a collaborative environment for growth and development.
• Location: Coastal views in a region with easy access to outdoor activities and nature.

What You’ll Bring

• Veterinary Experience: Comfortable with consultations and surgeries; passionate about animal care, whether recently qualified or experienced.
• Flexibility: Willing to work across our three sites, each offering its own challenges and learning opportunities.
• A Growth Mindset: Willing to develop skills with full support for certificates or broader knowledge, with resources and guidance to grow in your career.

Our Beautiful Location

West Sussex offers the perfect work-life balance with coastal views and access to the countryside. District highlights include:

• Bognor Regis: A lively seaside town with entertainment options and local spots.
• Chichester: Cultural hotspot with shopping, restaurants, and water sports.
• Arundel: Historic town with a castle and charming streets.
• Access to Major Cities: Easy transport links to London, Gatwick, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and France.

Investing in YOU

We’re dedicated to investing in our people. We offer:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance; enhanced family-friendly policies; Cycle to Work; wellbeing initiatives; non-accidental injury support.
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access; research funding opportunities; Care Fund (£1250 per annum per vet, pro rata).
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback); Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer; discounted staff pet care.

Position Details

Salary up to £75,000 DOE. Up to £75,000 is the maximum; actual figure depends on experience and qualifications.