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Excellent Small Animal Vet Opportunity to join an expanding practice

  • Location

    Eastbourne

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    A competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01423 701321

  • Job ref:

    JN-062025-32448

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-16

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a team of forward-thinking clinicians in a progressive practice located in the charming coastal town of Eastbourne.

The Role:

  • The successful candidate will work in a well-equipped practice that boasts advanced facilities such as video gastroscopy/bronchoscopy, dental radiography, tonopen, slit lamp, and an extensive in-house lab.

  • The practice has a large clinical team with a supportive culture, which encourages the sharing of ideas, case discussions, and learning of new skills.

  • It is also a VetsNow host practice, ensuring no overnight work and excellent overnight inpatient care.

The Hours:

  • The role offers a balanced work schedule, with 40 hours spread over 4 days, including 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday (half day) in an 8-weekend rota. Time off in lieu is provided following a working weekend.

Candidate:

  • The client is looking for a candidate who is ideally a certificate holder or currently studying for a certificate.

  • This role is a first opinion, small animal role where case continuity and high-quality care is encouraged.

  • If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role that offers a good work-life balance in a supportive and well-equipped environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience

Benefits Include:

  • 5 days holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

  • RCVS & VDS fees paid

  • Enhanced CPD funding and free online Linnaeus CPD program

  • Clinical and non-clinical career progression opportunities

  • Staff discount schemes

  • Enhanced sickness pay

  • Enhanced Equal Family leave for birth/adoption

  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

  • Wellness program including Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme

  • The client is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all its associates and provides a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

More About the Practice:

The practice has been a leading veterinary service provider in Eastbourne for over 70 years. It employs 13 vets and 20 RVNs/SVNs and is RCVS accredited. The practice is committed to patient care and offers separate dog, cat, rabbit, and isolation wards. It also has a partnership with VetsNow, providing 24-hour care for patients. The practice is located at the edge of the South Downs and by the beach, offering a great lifestyle opportunity.

Job Reference No: JN-062025-32448