Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for a full-time role at its Peacehaven site, offering a competitive salary up to £65,000 plus a £2000 welcome bonus. The role includes consultations, inpatient care, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance with generous benefits including holidays, medical insurance, and professional development support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced-cost veterinary care for own pets

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidate with some years of experience required.
• Candidate should work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Consult and care for inpatients.
• Conduct regular communication with clients.
• Operate at dedicated operating days and build a client base.

Skills

Experience in veterinary practice

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

Brighton & Hove

Competitive salary plus £2000 welcome bonus, up to £65,000 depending on experience.

Exciting, full-time role available working primarily at our Peacehaven site and occasional cover at New Priory Brighton or Beech House Vet Clinic.

Find a place to excel

Our beautiful Peacehaven Clinic delivers advanced general practice services to clients on the coast, but clients also benefit from the skill sets and facilities available at the Brighton hospital if required.

Our Brighton Clinic is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound and dentistry along with the support of nursing clinics - all bolstered by excellent hospital facilities.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams.

What we offer

You will consult, have dedicated operating days (at least 1 per week), care for inpatients and have regular communication with clients allowing you to build your client base. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with some years of experience and who works well as part of our team.

Hours will include 37.5 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Join our supportive team

We consider wellbeing a priority as well as working together to create a good work-life balance. This enables us to provide excellent and friendly care to our clients, many of whom have been with the practice for several decades.

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

• Work-life Balance & Wellbeing: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly leave and pay, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Development: £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
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits: cycle to work and green car schemes, retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

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