Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital

Location Brighton
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Salary £45,000–£58,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4577
Published: 1 day ago

We’re working with a leading veterinary hospital in the Brighton area that is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants hospital-level exposure with a wide and interesting caseload.

The hospital is fully equipped with high-tech facilities including CT, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy and a full in-house lab. There are dedicated wards for cats, dogs, exotics, isolation and day procedures, plus an excellent nursing and support team. You’d also be working alongside multiple certificate holders across areas such as orthopaedics, ophthalmology, imaging and exotics.

The role is varied, with emergency and advanced medical cases referred in from several branch practices and local clinics. There is a full out-of-hours team on site to hand over to, making for good continuity of care without the strain of carrying the rota yourself.

Role details

  • Full-time, 4 days per week

  • 1 in 5 weekends, with Monday off in lieu

  • Salary £45,000–£58,000 depending on experience

Benefits include

  • 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

  • £1750 CPD allowance per annum

  • Paid RCVS and VDS fees plus two other memberships

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Discounted vet care

  • Career progression opportunities

  • And more!

Brighton is a fantastic place to live and work, with the South Downs and seafront on your doorstep, excellent transport links to London and Gatwick, and a lively cultural scene.

If you’re looking to be part of a modern hospital team with access to complex cases and great support for development, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Get in touch with Sophie by sending your CV via APPLY for a quick, confidential chat more.