Veterinary Surgeon – Forest Row

The opportunity

Forest Row 24h is a hospital led by Veterinary Surgeon and partner Alex Selles Llorens along side 3 assistant vets, 3 night vets and headed up by a strong nursing and client care team. Special interests include regenerative medicine, oncology and surgery.

Our friendly team has one goal: to provide truly exceptional care. Our spacious and purpose-built practice offers a wide range of services, excellent facilities, and plenty of off-road parking. A beautiful spacious practice set in the desirable Forest Row village, East Sussex close to East Grinstead Town.

Due to growth and expansion we have a rare and exciting opportunity for hospital vet to join our well-equipped, supportive and dynamic team at our Forest Row 24-hour Hospital. For our hospital Veterinary Surgeon, the ideal candidate would have at least 2 years experience and be comfortable with medical and surgical cases, a certificate holder would be advantageous but is not essential. This post allows you to develop both surgical and medical knowledge by having a rolling rota of ward, ops and consults.

You will be working with a busy, interesting and varied caseload that has a strong following of lovely loyal clients.

The working pattern is flexible, full time is preferred but not essential.

Key benefits include:

• £1,500 CPD allowance with 3 days’ CPD leave; extensive in-house CPD training.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Certificates encouraged and funded.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fantastic career progression and partnership opportunities.
• 20% staff discount for own pets

Role accountabilities

• Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Conduct thorough pre and post-operative assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and provide clients with care instructions.
• Utilise diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing.
• Prescribe medication.
• Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations
• Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for their pets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the support team.
• Compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies and procedures.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) or equivalent.
• Registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
• Surgical skills for performing routine and complex procedures.
• Knowledge of anaesthesia protocols and pain management.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and ensure the well-being of animals.
• Strong diagnostic skills and experience in using diagnostic equipment such as X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood analysers.
• Ability to explain medical conditions and treatment plans clearly to clients with empathy and compassion.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other veterinary professionals, including veterinary nurses and support staff.
• Critical thinking skills to diagnose complex cases, make informed treatment decisions, handle emergency cases and provide critical care to animals.
• Adherence to high ethical standards in veterinary practice.