Veterinary Surgeon with Surgical Bias | £60k–£85k

Global Veterinary Careers; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers is assisting a well-established practice in West Sussex to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills and a passion for patient welfare. The role offers stability within a supportive team and aims to expand laparoscopic capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead complex surgical cases, mentor younger vets, and participate in a broad range of clinical duties, including some consultations. Salary reflects experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus and a collaborative mindset.
• Background in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery is ideal; contributes to clinical standards.
• Ability to develop laparoscopic procedures and support colleagues' growth.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied surgical caseload, ideally covering both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery
• Helping develop laparoscopic surgery within the practice
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues working towards surgical and ECC certificates
• Working collaboratively with experienced nurses to deliver efficient operating lists and excellent patient care
• Undertaking some consultations, with a friendly and confident approach to client communication

Skills

Surgical skills

Laparoscopy

Client communication

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

In-house lab

Job description

Location: West Sussex, close to Brighton
Salary: £60,000–£85,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
Contract: Permanent position

Overview

GVC are supporting a well-established small animal practice in West Sussex with the recruitment of an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical bias.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident surgeon to join an experienced, supportive team with a high surgical caseload, modern facilities and the clinical freedom to develop their interests.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality surgical care, working closely with an experienced nursing team and supporting the development of younger vets.

Responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Managing a varied surgical caseload, ideally covering both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery
• Helping develop laparoscopic surgery within the practice
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues working towards surgical and ECC certificates
• Working collaboratively with experienced nurses to deliver efficient operating lists and excellent patient care
• Undertaking some consultations, with a friendly and confident approach to client communication

About You

The practice is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in surgery, passionate about patient welfare and keen to contribute to a collaborative team.

A background in both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery would be ideal. The ability to introduce new ideas, develop clinical standards and support colleagues' professional growth would also be valued.

Why Apply?

• Salary of £60,000–£85,000, depending on experience
• High surgical caseload and scope to develop laparoscopic procedures
• Purpose-built, recently renovated practice
• Digital X-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory facilities
• Separate dog, cat and isolation wards
• Experienced veterinary and nursing teams, including certificate holders
• Generous CPD allowance and support with further qualifications
• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships
• Clinical freedom and a loyal client base
• Flexible working, with part-time options considered
• No out-of-hours responsibilities

Location and Working Pattern

Based in West Sussex, within easy reach of Brighton and the South Downs National Park.

The ideal full-time pattern is 40 hours per week, with typical operating shifts from 8am to 6pm. There is one late consulting shift per week, from 10am to 8pm, and one weekend commitment per month: Saturday 9am to 6pm, with part-day consulting, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Part-time arrangements can be discussed.