Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Practice

Full-time Veterinary Surgeon. Independent practice. Lancing, Up to £60k per annum.

Vet bills are rising and customers aren’t happy. Targets are focussed on maximising profits with patient care a distant second. With staff shortages, you are working longer hours with shorter breaks, sound familiar?

You didn’t become a vet to spend less time with the patient, did you? You are a vet who cares, wants to be the best they can be, and give back to the industry you love. Spending time with patients is what you do best, advising helping, and doing the right thing.

Choosing a new practice is a big decision you don’t want more of the same, you want to get to know your patients in a friendly practice, spend time with them, and see cases through, a practice that gives value and a place where you can feel appreciated.

Luckily there are still places like this and this one is hiring.

We are a modern well-equipped Independent Practice based in Lancing since 2017, looking for a small animal vet to join our team. Ideally with a minimum of 1 year of experience but it’s a kind, compassionate person we are most interested in.

Expect a varied caseload with a good mix of consults and surgery, owning your cases, and seeing them through. No production line consults; 15 mins is the norm with 30 mins for new clients.

There is plenty of experience within the team, plus they have visiting specialists in Dermatology, Endoscopy, and Imaging so you won’t be short of help and vets to learn from. Any ultrasound experience would be very welcome.

Further learning is encouraged, with a CPD budget of £1500. You will grow here and develop as a vet.

We don’t believe in working their team into the ground, we want you rested and refreshed so you can be at your best. Therefore, it’s a fair rota of 4 days a week, 08.30 am – 6pm and 08.30 to 12pm on Saturdays (1 in 3) with no OOHs.

As you are fundamental to the success of the practice you will be rewarded appropriately. Up to £60K per annum, 5 weeks holiday (+BHs), pension, plus fees and memberships should do that.

One of our recently locums commented. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time working here. The practice is well equipped, with three consult rooms and all the mod cons unlike some practices I’ve worked in.

This is purpose built for a life of a GP vet. The team are wonderful welcoming and very friendly and I felt instantly comfortable.

The practice benefits from a loyal client base, who clearly appreciate the work of the vets in thepractice and have continuity with who they see. I would, without hesitation, come and work here again.”

With excellent beaches on your doorstep, the Southdowns only a short drive away, and the vibrant city of Brighton 7 miles away offering bars, restaurants, a beautiful seafront, not to forget its party atmosphere, what’s not to like?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• RCVS Membership (required)

Work Location: In person