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Vet Surgeon - Coastal Village in East Sussex, East Sussex, England

the confidential veterinary practice, a thriving veterinary practice located in picturesque coastal villages, is expanding and seeking a dedicated veterinary surgeon. Enjoy the unique opportunity to work near the beach and take leisurely strolls during your lunch break This permanent or retained veterinary surgeon opportunity is suited to a clinician who wants the practice model, rota and caseload discussed before introduction.

Source Veterinary job 52 Pattern Permanent Pay/rate £41-70k Annual Discipline Veterinary Surgeon
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Public brief

What this role is likely to suit

We are looking for a veterinary surgeon with some experience to join a friendly and supportive team. This role offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, with no financial targets or out-of-hours work. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities and focuses on providing high-quality care for pets. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.

Full public brief

We are looking for a veterinary surgeon with some experience to join a friendly and supportive team. This role offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, with no financial targets or out-of-hours work. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities and focuses on providing high-quality care for pets. Job specification - Provide first opinion veterinary care for cats, dogs, and small furries. - Conduct consultations and perform routine surgical procedures. - Work collaboratively with a team of vets, RVNs, and support staff. - Participate in one evening clinic per week (until 6:30 pm) and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (until 12:30 pm). - Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Candidate requirements - Previous experience in a veterinary practice is essential. - Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. - Proficiency in routine surgical procedures. - Commitment to building strong relationships with clients and their pets. Why work with Verovian - Competitive salary ranging from GBP 41,600 to GBP 70,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), plus overtime and bonuses. - Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays. - GBP 2,000 annual CPD allowance with support for further qualifications. - Professional fees paid for. - No out-of-hours work, ensuring a good work-life balance. - Modern facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory.

Role scope

  • Deliver consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning and client communication to a consistently high standard.
  • Use professional judgement around referral, escalation, surgery, prescribing and patient welfare.
  • Work with the practice team to keep care safe, calm and commercially aware without rushing clinical quality.

What we will qualify with you

  • Practice model, caseload, appointment length, equipment and support team.
  • Working pattern, weekend cover, locum dates or permanent rota expectations.
  • Pay package, benefits, development route and any non-negotiables before representation.

Candidate profile

  • Previous experience in a veterinary practice is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.
  • Proficiency in routine surgical procedures.
  • Commitment to building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Benefits and working context

  • Competitive salary ranging from GBP 41,600 to GBP 70,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), plus overtime and bonuses.
  • Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • GBP 2,000 annual CPD allowance with support for further qualifications.
  • Professional fees paid for.
  • No out-of-hours work, ensuring a good work-life balance.
  • Modern facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory.

Pay, rota and consent

Published pay/rate: £41-70k Annual. Working pattern: full-time or part-time hours, with no financial targets or out-of-hours work.. Setting: confidential veterinary practice. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.