Small Animal Vet - Independent practice / No OOH

Location Brighton
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £45k – £68k
Contact name: Ciaran Conroy

Contact email: ciaran@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5969
Published: about 3 hours ago

Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly regarded independent small animal practice on the Sussex coast, offering a fantastic opportunity for a GP Vet seeking genuine work-life balance and clinical autonomy.

This is a rare chance to join a close-knit, forward-thinking team where you can focus on being a great all-round vet—without the pressures of targets or out-of-hours work. Better still, your lunch breaks are protected, giving you the option to step away and enjoy the nearby coastline.

The Opportunity
This role would suit a vet who enjoys a true general practice caseload, with a mix of consulting and surgery, and values building long-term relationships with clients and their pets. The practice operates a “one pet, one vet” approach, allowing for excellent continuity of care and strong client bonds.

You’ll be working across two well-equipped sites, both designed to support high standards of first-opinion care for small animals and small furries.

The Practice
This is an established, multi award-winning, RCVS-accredited independent practice with a strong reputation for both clinical standards and team wellbeing. The team is experienced and stable, with many long-standing members, creating a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Facilities across the sites include:

  • Digital and dental radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory (including advanced diagnostic tools)
  • Dedicated surgical theatres and prep areas
  • Modern, well-designed consulting rooms

The Role

  • Full-time or part-time options available
  • 1 evening clinic per week (finishing at 6:30pm)
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (until 12:30pm)
  • No out-of-hours (fully outsourced)
  • Overtime is paid if ever required

This is a varied GP role with a balance of consulting, routine and more advanced surgery, and dentistry. Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, personalised care are essential.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary from £45,000 to £68,000 depending on experience
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • £2,000 CPD allowance with support for certificates
  • Professional fees paid
  • Supportive environment with real clinical freedom
  • A genuine focus on work-life balance

This opportunity would suit a vet looking to settle into a friendly, independent practice where they can develop their clinical interests while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Interested? Get in touch today!
Contact Ciaran Conroy at Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment
Tel: 07748 575420
Email: ciaran@lloydandcowan.com

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