Veterinary Surgeon – Worthing

Supremesearchspecialists; Worthing; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

1 in 4 weekend mornings with TOIL

Time off in lieu

Job summary

Supremesearchspecialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive small animal team in Worthing, West Sussex. This full-time role offers a 4-day working week and an attractive salary up to £80,000 depending on experience, with limited weekend mornings and TOIL.

You will work with a varied caseload using advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities in a modern practice. The ideal candidate is RCVS registered with at least 3 years’ PQE, capable of handling first-opinion

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, alongside a collaborative approach to case management.
• Confidence in managing a varied first-opinion caseload and commitment to high standards of clinical and client care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations
• Investigating and managing medical cases
• Performing routine surgical procedures
• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
• Utilising advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment where appropriate
• Managing a varied and progressive clinical caseload
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines
• Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
• Developing individual clinical interests and advanced veterinary skills

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Worthing, West Sussex

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its progressive small animal team in Worthing, West Sussex.

This is a full-time position offering a 4-day working week and a salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to work with a varied and engaging caseload while benefiting from advanced diagnostic, surgical and imaging facilities.

Weekend requirements are limited to 1 in 4 weekends, mornings only, with time off in lieu, supporting an excellent balance between career development and life outside work.

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Schedule: 4-day working week; 1 in 4 weekend mornings with TOIL
Caseload: Varied first-opinion cases with access to advanced and referral-level procedures

About the Practice

The practice is a modern, well-established small animal clinic with a loyal client base and a strong reputation for high-quality clinical care.

Facilities and equipment include high-specification ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, endoscopy scopes, advanced dentistry facilities, digital X-ray, a comprehensive surgical suite and an in-house laboratory.

The wider clinical team provides access to expertise and procedures including orthopaedic surgery, referral ophthalmology, internal medicine, advanced imaging and regenerative treatments, creating opportunities to manage more complex cases and develop advanced clinical skills.

Dedicated regional emergency provision supports continuity of care outside normal opening hours.

Located on the West Sussex coast, Worthing combines seaside living with excellent access to the South Downs, Brighton and London.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations

• Investigating and managing medical cases

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

• Utilising advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment where appropriate

• Managing a varied and progressive clinical caseload

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different clinical disciplines

• Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients

• Maintaining accurate clinical records

• Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare

• Developing individual clinical interests and advanced veterinary skills

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.

You should be confident managing a varied first-opinion caseload and passionate about maintaining excellent standards of clinical and client care.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, alongside a collaborative approach to case management.

The position would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon interested in developing advanced medical, surgical, imaging or diagnostic skills while working alongside experienced clinicians and making use of excellent facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE

• 4-day working week

• 1 in 4 weekend mornings

• Time off in lieu for weekend work

• Access to advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment

• Varied and progressive clinical caseload

• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills

• Access to experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines

• Dedicated out-of-hours emergency provision

• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment