Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
We are seeking a passionate and committed Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. We strive to provide our team with a varied working day. Your duties will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care, workups, and occasional house visits.
We believe in developing and supporting our clinicians in their preferred areas of interest and are always interested in supporting CPD, certificates, and other postgraduate qualifications.
We are hoping our new Vet can work 4 weekdays, shifts between 8:00 am - 7:00 pm and a share in the Saturday Shift 8:00 am - 5:00 pm usually 1:4. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties. We can offer some flexibility in shifts or days and are open to discussion.
About Sussex Coast Vets
We are a local but busy practice located in Bexhill and St Leonards On Sea. We have digital x-ray, ultrasound, a dedicated theatre suite, and separate kennels and cattery. We have a strong team of experienced vets, nurses, and support staff. We work with some local charities and are part of the RSPCA Neutering Scheme for cats and bull-breeds.
Why Join Us?
Sussex Coast are well-established practices serving the Hastings and Bexhill area with high client numbers and a varied caseload. Sussex Coast is equipped with a full range of diagnostic and laboratory equipment, digital X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, blood analysers, and much more.
Our fantastic Team
We are a very kind, friendly, and fun team that offers our clients and patients the highest standard of care. Our 4 vets offer a wealth of experience with several certificate holders including surgery, cardiology, and medicine. We have a team of 4 dedicated Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, plus 5 Support team members.
We have a supportive and encouraging culture here at Sussex Coast, where we truly value our team and what each individual brings to our practice. We hold regular team meetings where we have an open culture for ideas and thoughts to be shared amongst the team.
Applicant Requirements: You must be eligible for RCVS membership.
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Contact Us
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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