Veterinary Surgeon

Location Eastbourne
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Salary up to £65,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3750
Published: about 7 hours ago

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Small Animal Vet to join a thriving, well-equipped practice in a beautiful coastal town in East Sussex. This role would suit someone who enjoys case continuity, values team collaboration, and is keen to develop further in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
The Role

  • Permanent, full-time position

  • 40 hours across 4 days

  • 1 in 8 Sundays (half day) and 2 in 8 Saturdays on a fair weekend rota

  • TOIL given following working weekends

  • No OOH – overnight care handled by on-site emergency provider

Why Join?

  • Case continuity encouraged in a large, experienced team

  • Ideal for vets working towards or holding a certificate

  • Supportive nursing and leadership team

  • Friendly, collaborative culture with regular case discussion and clinical development

Facilities & Support

  • Well-equipped with video endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dental radiography, tonopen, slit lamp

  • Extensive in-house lab including blood gas analysis and coagulation testing

  • Certificate holders in radiology, medicine, surgery, behaviour and general practice

  • Overnight care delivered by VetsNow on-site

  • Shared premises with an orthopaedic referral team

Benefits

  • Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

  • CPD funding

  • And more!

Location Highlights
Based near the South Downs and the coast, this role offers a brilliant work-life balance for those who enjoy outdoor living—perfect for swimmers, paddleboarders, rowers, or anyone who enjoys seaside living. Brighton is nearby and London is within easy reach.

Apply Now if interested. This is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy clinic and wants a role that feels like more than just consults and neuters.

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities  email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.