Are you a small animal vet looking for a role with variety, support, and the chance to build strong client relationships? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, RCVS-accredited practice in West Sussex, working across two friendly branch surgeries with the full backup of a large, purpose-built hospital.

Key Details

• Location: West Sussex (Shoreham/Portslade area)

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent

• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 FTE DOE

• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (part-time considered)

• Shifts: 8:00am – 6:00pm, 4 days per week

• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays (shared across branches, hospital support available)

• OOH: None – supported by central hospital team

The Role

• Varied small animal caseload across two busy branches

• Consultations, surgery, imaging, and case work-ups with hospital support for referrals and emergencies

• Sole charge on some days – confidence in consulting and surgery required

• Great opportunity for an experienced vet seeking autonomy and continuity with clients, while benefiting from a wider hospital network

About the Practice

• Multi-site group with over 45 years serving the local community

• Branch practices fully supported by a large Brighton-based hospital

• Dedicated, multi-disciplinary team including certificate holders across medicine, surgery, imaging, exotics and more

• Strong ethos of teamwork, professional development, and delivering high standards of care

• Active support for CPD and certificate study

Location
West Sussex offers the best of all worlds – seaside towns, the South Downs National Park, and vibrant Brighton all close by. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, city nightlife or a quieter village lifestyle, the area has something for everyone. London is just an hour away by train, and Gatwick Airport is nearby for easy international travel.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £45,000 – £60,000 DOE

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per year with certificate support

• RCVS and two professional memberships paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield plan (contributions to dental, optical, physiotherapy & more)

• Enhanced parental pay

• Staff discounts on veterinary care

• My Perks discount scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Genuine career development opportunities

• Supportive, friendly team culture

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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