Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract position based at Crossways Vets, a well-established practice perched on the edge of the South Downs National Park near Storrington. You’ll work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week with a share in the Saturday morning rota (approximately 1:6 frequency). There is no out-of-hours work whatsoever—you’ll work daytime-only hours as the practice opens 9 am–6 pm (branch sites 8:30 am–6 pm) with Saturday mornings 8:30 am–12 pm only. If part-time hours appeal to you, the practice offers genuine flexibility to tailor your schedule around your lifestyle.

Located on the south coast within easy reach of Brighton and London, Crossways sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty and has built an excellent reputation for personalised, high-quality care. The practice is well-established with a loyal client base and benefits from a modern, well-equipped facility including laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment, and comprehensive soft tissue and orthopaedic capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small animal clinical care across a varied caseload, consulting within flexible daytime hours
• Work as part of a collaborative team of 5 vets (including 2 Advanced Practitioners and 1 with a Certificate in Small Animal Medicine)
• Support the practice’s community engagement, including partnerships with Dogs Trust, Guide Dogs, RSPCA, and Cats Protection
• Participate in the Saturday morning rota on a shared basis
• Contribute to a culture that invests in colleague wellbeing, professional development, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Current veterinary registration with the RCVS
• Experience in small animal practice (level of experience not specified—all levels considered)
• Willingness to work as part of a supportive team environment

Benefits

• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday for your birthday (pro rata)
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave per annum (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available; £1,250 per annum via the Care Fund; Infection Prevention & Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme helpline; enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Support: BVA membership; VDS (Veterinary Defence Society) cover
• Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contributions; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility); voluntary benefits; discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers; discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

Crossways Vets is a progressive, well-established small animal practice located in Storrington, West Sussex, at the edge of the South Downs National Park. The practice is known for delivering personalised, high-quality care and has built strong loyalty among its client base. It operates across multiple sites with modern facilities and specialises in both routine and advanced small animal procedures.

The team comprises 5 vets (including specialists in advanced medicine and small animal medicine), 9 registered veterinary nurses (2 with Emergency & Critical Care and Surgery certificates), and 12 support staff. The practice actively supports local and national charities including Dogs Trust, Guide Dogs, RSPCA, and Cats Protection, and is deeply invested in being part of the communities it serves. Crossways Vets is part of the IVC Evidensia group.