Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is your chance to join a well-established small animal practice on the beautiful Sussex Coast, where work-life balance isn’t just a phrase—it’s a reality. You’ll work across three branches with a balanced mix of consulting, surgery, and procedures, giving you strong exposure to true general practice without the burnout. With no out-of-hours commitments and a manageable 1 in 3 Saturday rota (8am–2pm only), this role genuinely respects your personal time.

Working between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday with a mix of early and late starts, you’ll build confidence and develop clinical skills in a supportive environment where vets are encouraged to grow at their own pace. Access to your own transport is essential as you’ll be working across the three branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-opinion clinical care across small animal general practice
• Manage a varied caseload including routine and emergency operations, dental work, and investigations
• Arrange specialist referrals when necessary
• Contribute to a collaborative team of 6 veterinary surgeons and 9 nurses in a Registered Nurse Training Practice environment
• Participate in an equally shared rota across three practice locations

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Reliable access to your own transport
• Willingness to work across multiple practice locations
• Ability to work collaboratively and support less experienced colleagues

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE, with Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
• Holiday: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• CPD & Development: £1,250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD; Certificate and advanced learning support; Access to Vetlexicon online resources; World-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres; £1,250 annual Care Fund
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance; Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Support: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees covered
• Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies); Retail discounts and cashback offers; Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Workplace Culture: Protected morning and afternoon breaks and a full hour for lunch; Large staff rest room, kitchen area, and refreshments with occasional treats

About the Practice

Northdale Veterinary Practice is a well-established small animal clinic based in sunny Worthing on the Sussex Coast, with three branch locations. The practice welcomes the majority of small animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, ferrets, tortoises, pet chickens, ducks, and birds. They carry out most procedures on-site including routine and emergency operations, dental work, and investigations, with specialist referral arrangements where necessary.

Part of IVC Evidensia—a network of more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries with around 41,000 colleagues caring for approximately 25,000 animals daily—Northdale retains its local identity and feel while benefiting from wider support, collaboration, and development opportunities. The practice prides itself on a friendly, caring, and efficient service with a genuinely collaborative culture where vets are encouraged to discuss cases and support one another.