About the Role
You'll join Coastway Veterinary Group's Brighton Hospital as a Veterinary Surgeon, working across an exciting blend of exotic, feline and canine cases in equal measure. This full-time position is structured over four days per week, with a manageable 1:5 full weekend rota and 1:15 second on-call weeks—genuine balance in a coastal setting that actually delivers it.
The hospital is purpose-built with advanced diagnostics (CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy) and dedicated wards for cats, dogs, exotics, isolation and day procedures. You'll be supported by an experienced, skilled nursing team with a genuine passion for the work. The practice maintains separate clinical areas to ensure excellent standards across all species, and team members include multiple certificate holders across orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging and exotics.
Brighton itself is a vibrant, welcoming coastal town with the South Downs National Park nearby, excellent cultural offerings and strong travel links to London (one hour by train) and Gatwick Airport.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage exotic surgical and medical cases as a core part of your daily practice
- Provide high-standard small animal veterinary care to cats and dogs across the hospital's caseload
- Work collaboratively with the dedicated exotic nursing team and multi-disciplinary clinical staff
- Contribute to the hospital's specialist exotic department, which benefits from a dedicated ward and tailored facilities
- Participate in the shared on-call rota across the hospital and out-of-hours services to neighbouring practices
- Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical improvement within the team
Requirements
- Proven experience managing exotic surgical and medical cases
- Full registration with the RCVS as a Veterinary Surgeon
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, supportive team environment
Benefits
- Salary: £60,000 dependent on experience
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
- Health Cash Plan covering dentistry, sports massage and other wellbeing treatments
- RCVS Membership and two additional professional memberships paid
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks—cashback and discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD and training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews and clear career progression opportunities
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and team engagement
About the Practice
Coastway Veterinary Group has served the Brighton and surrounding region for 45 years, built on a commitment to exceptional clinical care. The central Brighton Hospital is complemented by five fully equipped branch practices, and the group also provides out-of-hours emergency services to neighbouring practices across the area. The practice is RCVS-accredited with a well-established, specialised exotic department.
The team is characterised by genuine collaboration, clinical curiosity and mutual support. Staff describe a culture where individuals feel encouraged to grow professionally and personally, underpinned by strong relationships both within the team and in the wider local community—including active engagement with local wildlife groups. VetPartners, the parent group, has been recognised as an Employer of the Year for outstanding team culture and support.
