Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Cliffe Vets Lewes small; Lewes; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Lewes is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a shared workload across branches, no out-of-hours calls, and a supportive team environment for newer graduates. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience and a willingness to engage in consults and surgeries. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £70,000, a welcome bonus, and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Certificate and advanced learning support

Access to Vetlexicon online resources

£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Qualifications

• Desire to consult and operate is preferred.
• At least four years’ experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Full driving licence to travel between local practices.

Responsibilities

• Workload is equally shared covering consults and surgeries across the three branches.
• Contribute to a team that values teaching and mentoring newer graduates.
• Travel between local practices; driving license is necessary.
• No out of hours on call, but some weekend consults and inpatient care will be required on a rota basis.
• Following a weekend on call, you will have a 3.5 day working week.

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £70,000 DOE,

Up yo £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our longstanding and established team. At Cliffe the workload is equally shared covering consults, surgeries and the three branches to offer full clinical exposure and a varied working day.

Responsibilities

• Workload is equally shared covering consults and surgeries across the three branches to provide full clinical exposure and a varied working day.
• Contribute to a team that values teaching and mentoring newer graduates.
• Travel between local practices; driving license is necessary.
• No out of hours on call, but some weekend consults and inpatient care will be required on a rota basis.
• Following a weekend on call, you will have a 3.5 day working week.

Qualifications

• Desire to consult and operate is preferred.
• At least four years’ experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Full driving licence to travel between local practices.

About the employer

We are proud to be part of IVC Evidensia. At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people across clinical, operational, and support teams, with over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we champion long-term animal health and welfare.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• 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

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.