Job Description 50% hospital and 50% branch work Based at our Branch in South Downs and our hospital in Brighton. The Role: You will be a key member of the veterinary practice team, comfortable with all aspects of veterinary work, including consulting, surgery, diagnostic imaging (x-rays, ultrasound) and managing most medical cases independently. The position offered includes work at our branch in South Downs, which is a 2 vets/3 nurses branch, equipped with theatre, x-ray and ultrasound, where you would provide daily consultation and surgeries, with occasional sole charge. Patients in need of hospitalisation and ongoing care can be transferred to our hospital, situated 5 miles away. At the hospital the caseload will be varied, with both emergency and advanced medical cases referred to us from our five branch practices and local practices that we support. You will be an experienced and approachable team player who demonstrates excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues, and be able to deliver outstanding client service, with a good understanding of contextualised care. -40 hours per week -4 days a week -1 weekend in 5 at the hospital and Monday off in lieu -Second on-call rota (1 in 15 weeks) About us: We’ve been providing outstanding care to the region’s pets for 45 years and our fantastic team of passionate professionals is dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine. We have a large, purpose-built central Brighton hospital, plus 5 fully equipped branch practices and cover OOH for multiple other practices in the Brighton area. Our hospital has a range of high-tech equipment including CT scan, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We have dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation, and day procedure wards, with a fantastic nurse and support team to work alongside. Our team has multiple certificate holders and staff members with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise, including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. We run a fully staffed out-of-hours team alongside our day team at the hospital. We are committed to continuing the further development of our team members, with ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD. The Area: Brighton is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, offering a great mix of city and outdoor life. Enjoy eight miles of stunning beaches and the nearby South Downs National Park, with excellent transport links to London and Gatwick. Benefits Include: - Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) - Holidays: 6.6 weeks paid, including bank holidays -C PD: £1750 fund 5 days (more for Advanced Practitioners) - Health Shield: Contributions towards health and wellness treatments - Memberships: RCVS, two additional memberships, and VDS cover - Family Leave: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay - Discounts: Veterinary fees, shopping, travel, and more - Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, company sick pay, employee wellbeing focus, career progression opportunities If you are an experienced, approachable team player with excellent communication skills, and you’re passionate about delivering outstanding client service, we’d love to hear from you