About the Role
This is a permanent Veterinary Surgeon position at Pet Doctors Seaford, a first opinion small animal practice in Seaford, East Sussex. Full time and part time candidates will be considered, with hours negotiable across 20 to 40 hours a week, working Tuesdays and Fridays plus 1:4 Saturdays.
The role is onsite and there is no OOH or on-call. Depending on availability, there is also the opportunity to work across two sites.
The practice describes a collaborative culture with regular case discussion, skill sharing, team meetings and governance meetings, and the branch is fully equipped for surgical and inpatient needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first opinion veterinary care for a varied small animal caseload.
- Take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
- Contribute to case discussion, skill sharing and team meetings.
- Support clinical standards and help shape ways of working within the practice.
- Work alongside vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists in a collaborative branch team.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Surgeon.
- Confident clinical skills, including surgical and medical case management.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with clinical autonomy.
- A team player who enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.
- Strong client care skills.
Benefits
- Salary of £52,000 FTE, DOE.
- Permanent role.
- Full time and part time hours considered, with hours negotiable.
- 20 to 40 hours per week.
- Tuesdays and Fridays plus 1:4 Saturdays.
- No OOH and no on-call.
- RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
- Generous CPD allowance.
- BSAVA library access and 450+ courses.
- Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
- Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell leave.
- Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
- Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.
About the Practice
Pet Doctors Seaford is part of CVS and is described as a small animal, first opinion practice in Seaford, East Sussex. The team includes vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, and the branch is fully equipped for surgical and inpatient work.
The practice emphasises collaboration, with regular case discussion, skill sharing, team meetings and governance meetings where colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas.