Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

East Grinstead Veterinary Centre is seeking a dynamic veterinary surgeon to join their established team. This full-time role offers a mix of consultations, medical case work-ups, and routine surgery, with the support of experienced colleagues throughout. The practice operates flexible hours over 40 hours per week across 4 days, plus a manageable one-in-three Saturday morning rota, with the option to adjust to part-time arrangements if preferred.

The location is excellent for those seeking balance between professional opportunity and lifestyle. East Grinstead offers easy train links to London, direct access to Ashdown Forest for outdoor pursuits, and proximity to Brighton and the South Downs National Park. Gatwick Airport is just 20 minutes away for trips further afield.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied caseload of consultations across small animal medicine and surgery
• Work up medical cases and perform routine surgical procedures
• Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice, sharing knowledge with the team of 6 vets and 6 nurses
• Develop your clinical skills and interests while supporting colleagues' ongoing development
• Provide high-standard patient and client care using the practice's comprehensive facilities

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration or eligibility to register
• Clinical experience with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• £1,250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD annually
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Access to IVC Evidensia Training Centres and Vetlexicon online resources
• Mentorship, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Retail discounts and reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

East Grinstead Veterinary Centre is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The practice has more than 40 years of collective veterinary experience and is committed to practising the highest standards of medicine and surgery. The team has particular interests in orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, clinical diagnostic medicine, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and laboratory medicine.

The facility is well-equipped with spacious consulting rooms, generous kennel space, ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopes, K-laser, full in-house laboratory, and a dedicated dental room with dental x-ray. The laboratory includes high-quality biochemistry and electrolyte analysers, plus a binocular microscope for detailed diagnostics. IVC Evidensia provides clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles, alongside comprehensive learning and development support.