Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation allowance

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

IVC Evidensia East Grinstead is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced practice. You’ll work across a varied caseload, with opportunities in orthopaedics, consultations, and routine surgery, while collaborating with a supportive team to deliver excellent patient and client care.

The role offers a friendly environment with strong leadership, a long-standing nursing team, and development opportunities within a leading veterinary group.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility) to practice.
• Experience with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and medical/work-up of cases.
• Carry out routine surgical procedures as required.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to clinical mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

RCVS registration

Surgical experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE Welcome Bonus up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Join the friendly and experienced team at East Grinstead Vets. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established practice with a strong reputation in the local community, excellent facilities and a supportive team. With a long-standing nursing team, experienced leadership and a varied clinical caseload, including regular orthopaedic work, you'll have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and clinical interests.

Located in beautiful West Sussex, East Grinstead offers the best of both worlds, with Ashdown Forest on your doorstep, Brighton and the South Downs within easy reach, and excellent transport links to London, Gatwick Airport and major road networks.

As part of inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Practice Highlights

• Flexible working with no OOH
• Experienced, long-standing vet, nursing and support team
• Strong leadership support from our DOPCS, Practice Manager and Head Nurse
• Excellent facilities
• Varied clinical caseload, including regular orthopaedic work
• Opportunity to support up to three local sites, with flexibility for the right candidate

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care while leading and supporting those around you.

Day-to-day duties include a mix of consultations, working up medical cases and some routine surgery. You will be responsible for a wide range of cases with support from experienced colleagues.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £75,000 a year

Up to £75,000 DOE

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