Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Peacehaven, Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Peacehaven seeks an experienced vet for a full-time role, providing advanced veterinary services. The position offers competitive salary, a £2000 welcome bonus, and emphasizes a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a veterinary degree and experience, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. The clinic values employee wellbeing and offers numerous benefits including 6.6 weeks holiday and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Certificate and advanced learning support

Qualifications

• Some years of experience required.
• Ability to consult and care for inpatients.
• Strong communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and deliver veterinary care.
• Analyze and treat patients effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with clients.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

New Priory Vets, Peacehaven Clinic, Peacehaven, South East

Competitive salary plus £2000 welcome bonus

Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Exciting, full-time role available working primarily at our Peacehaven site and occasional cover at New Priory Brighton or Beech House Vet Clinic.

Find a place to excel

Our beautiful Peacehaven Clinic delivers advanced general practice services to clients on the coast, but clients also benefit from the skill sets and facilities available at the Brighton hospital if required.

Our Brighton Clinic is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound and dentistry along with the support of nursing clinics - all bolstered by excellent hospital facilities. Patients of our Brighton clinic can also benefit from the on-site support of Brighton Veterinary Referrals if additional expertise is required.

Beech House is a small, first opinion practice based in the vibrant seaside town of Brighton & Hove. With it's exciting and diverse culture, beautiful beach and seafront and excellent transport links to central London and Gatwick airport, Brighton and the surrounding area is a fantastic place to live.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

What we offer

You will consult, have dedicated operating days (at least 1 per week), care for inpatients and have regular communication with clients allowing you to build your client base. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with some years of experience and who works well as part of our team. Our objective is to always have a happy and supportive working environment and for our patients to receive excellent clinical care.

Hours will include 37.5 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Join our supportive team

We consider wellbeing a priority as well as working together to create a good work-life balance. This enables us to provide excellent and friendly care to our clients, many of whom have been with the practice for several decades. We have an exceptionally supportive team in place, and should you choose us as your next place to work, your well-being and happiness at work is our top priority.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 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 for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

New Priory Vets, Peacehaven Clinic

116 Heathy Brow, Peacehaven, Peacehaven, BN10 7SA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.