An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a brand-new independent small animal practice opening in the Crowborough area of East Sussex. This is a unique opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand-new clinical team, helping establish a modern, purpose-built practice while enjoying the support of an experienced and growing independent veterinary group.

Offering a salary of up to £80,000, a four-day working week, no out-of-hours commitments and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to combine clinical autonomy with the support of a collaborative and experienced wider veterinary team.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience and hours worked.
• Full or part-time applications considered.
• Full-time rota of 4 days per week.
• 1 in 2 Saturday mornings.
• No Sundays.
• No Bank Holiday working.
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
• Brand-new purpose-built practice opening this autumn.
• Sole charge opportunities with excellent clinical support.
• Visiting specialist surgeons.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
• Independent veterinary group with an outstanding reputation.

The Practice

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join a brand-new purpose-built small animal practice as part of an established independent veterinary group that has been delivering exceptional veterinary care for over seventeen years. Throughout its continued growth, the group has remained proudly family owned and independent, investing heavily in its people, facilities and equipment while maintaining a genuine team-focused culture.

Joining from the outset provides a rare opportunity to help shape a brand-new surgery, establish long-term client relationships and influence the development of the practice from day one.

The practice has been designed to provide a modern and welcoming clinical environment, equipped with high-quality diagnostic and surgical facilities to support an excellent standard of first opinion care. Dedicated surgical facilities also allow visiting specialist surgeons to perform more advanced procedures within the practice, broadening the range of services available while creating excellent learning opportunities for the clinical team.

Although the initial rota will include periods of sole charge, you’ll never feel professionally isolated. Alongside support from the practice owner and visiting surgeons, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and experience of a wider veterinary team comprising around thirty Veterinary Surgeons and more than eighty colleagues across the group, creating a genuinely collaborative environment where advice and support are always available.

Located adjacent to an established pet care retailer and grooming salon, the practice benefits from excellent visibility and footfall, helping establish a strong and growing client base from the outset.

Facilities Include

• Brand-new purpose-built veterinary practice.
• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasonography.
• IDEXX integrated in-house laboratory.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Modern consulting rooms.
• Purpose-built inpatient facilities.
• Facilities supporting visiting specialist surgeons.

The Location

Located in the Crowborough area of East Sussex, the practice enjoys an excellent position within the beautiful High Weald National Landscape. The surrounding area offers an exceptional balance of countryside living and modern convenience, with easy access to Tunbridge Wells, Brighton, Gatwick Airport and Central London.

With excellent walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits on the doorstep together with a thriving local community, Crowborough provides an outstanding quality of life while remaining well connected across the South East.

The Role

Applications are welcomed from experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons with a minimum of two years’ UK practice experience.

Both full and part-time opportunities are available. The full-time rota consists of a four-day working week together with participation in a shared 1 in 2 Saturday morning rota. There are no Sunday, Bank Holiday or out-of-hours commitments, allowing an excellent work-life balance.

Initially, the role will include periods of sole charge as the new practice establishes itself. However, you’ll work closely alongside the practice owner, visiting specialist surgeons and an experienced nursing team while benefiting from the ongoing support of the wider veterinary group.

The caseload will provide an excellent mix of consultations, diagnostics, surgery and preventative healthcare, allowing you to enjoy genuine clinical variety while contributing towards the continued growth and success of the new practice.

Professional development is actively encouraged, with generous CPD funding and ongoing support available for Veterinary Surgeons wishing to further develop their clinical interests.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years’ UK practice experience, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You’ll be confident working independently when required, comfortable with routine consultations and surgery, and enjoy building lasting client relationships within a growing community practice. Equally important is a collaborative approach, as you’ll become an integral member of a supportive independent veterinary team committed to delivering outstanding clinical care.

This role would particularly suit someone excited by the opportunity to help establish a brand-new practice while enjoying the backing and stability of an experienced independent veterinary group.

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience and hours worked.
• Full or part-time opportunities available.
• Four-day working week (full-time).
• 1 in 2 Saturday morning rota.
• No Sundays.
• No Bank Holiday working.
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
• Up to six weeks annual leave.
• Generous CPD allowance and support.
• RCVS and VDS memberships paid.
• Loyalty bonus scheme.
• Staff recruitment reward scheme.
• Staff pets treated at cost.
• 25–35% colleague discount across selected pet care products.
• Brand-new purpose-built veterinary practice.
• Visiting specialist surgeon support.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within a growing independent veterinary group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become one of the founding Veterinary Surgeons within an exciting new practice where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape its future from day one. Whether you’re looking for greater clinical autonomy, an excellent work-life balance or the chance to join a supportive independent veterinary group that genuinely invests in its people, this role offers an outstanding next step in your veterinary career.