Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is looking for a dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team in East Sussex. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide high-quality care to pets while enjoying a work-life balance with flexible scheduling. You will work alongside a supportive team in a well-equipped clinic, contributing to a variety of cases and community initiatives. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including annual leave, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for those passionate about animal care and teamwork. Join a practice that values its people and promotes a positive work environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance of £1250

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Birthday holiday entitlement

Research funding opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional memberships support

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery and consultations is essential.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations, surgeries, and manage in-patient care.
• Participate in a Saturday rota and provide client callbacks.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Client Communication

In-patient Care

Consultation Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and committed Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team.

Find a place to excel

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.

1066 Vets are a well-established practice serving the Hastings and Bexhill area with high client numbers and a varied caseload. 1066 Vets is equipped with a full range of diagnostic and laboratory equipment. 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.

Flexible Scheduling for a Work-Life Balance

Your duties will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care, workups, and occasional house visits.

You will ideally work 4 weekdays, with shifts between 8:30 am - 7:00 pm and a share in the Saturday rota (8:00 am - 12 pm) 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.

Our supportive Team

We are a very kind, friendly and fun team that offers our clients and patients the highest standard of care. Our vets offer a wealth of experience. We have a team of 3 dedicated Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, plus 2 Support team members.

We have a supportive and encouraging culture here at 1066 Vets, where we truly value our team and what each individual brings to our practice.

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

6.6 weeks annual leave
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Professional Memberships

BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care

1066 Veterinary Centre

201 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7AJ, United Kingdom