Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC

IVC Evidensia; Hove; On-site; GBP 66,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Hove is seeking an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a part-time basis. This flexible role offers a base salary of up to £66,000 pro rata and the chance to work across a varied caseload, including GP consultations and surgeries. The successful candidate will have experience in veterinary practice and be part of a collaborative team environment. Benefits include 6.6 weeks annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Base salary up to £66,000 pro rata

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Preferred experience in GP consultations, surgeries, and dentals.
• Supportive team environment valuing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work part-time, 2 days a week with occasional Saturdays.
• Handle a varied 1st opinion caseload including consultations and surgeries.
• No out-of-hours work and limited weekend commitments.

Skills

Experience in GP consultations

Surgery skills

Dentistry skills

Collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

Salary of up to £66,000 pro rata. Are you an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon looking for a flexible role that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Appear at Acorn Vets, a 2-site practice located in Hove and Hangleton. The main site on Portland Road hosts 2 vets supported by 3‑4 vet nurses per day, while the Hangleton branch is a smaller tight‑knit community where you will be the sole charge with a nurse supporting. All equipment includes in‑house laboratory, digital x‑ray, ultrasound machine, digital dental x‑ray and operating theatre. The practice lies just 5 minutes from a beautiful seafront and 10 minutes drive to the South Downs. Hove is situated within Brighton and is a really fun place to live and work with great transport links to London.

Responsibilities

This exciting part‑time position offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, working 2 days a week and 1:4 Saturday mornings. You will primarily be based at our Hove branch, with occasional shifts at our Hangleton practice. In this role you will work across a varied 1st opinion caseload, including GP consultations and surgeries, dentals as well as opportunities to develop your skills in your preferred area of expertise. There is no out‑of‑hours work, and weekend commitments include only 1:4 Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon. Experience in GP consultations, surgeries and dentals is preferred. A supportive team environment that values collaboration and each voice is essential.

Benefits

• Base salary up to £66,000 pro rata
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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
• Non‑accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia provider
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits discount gateway
• Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care