Veterinary Surgeon - West Sussex
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57740-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy
West Sussex
£45,000 – £70,000 DOE
4-day week | Funded Certificates
Independent, award-winning practice
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?
An established, independent small animal practice in West Sussex is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2.5 years’ UK experience to join their friendly and collaborative team.
This is more than just another vet role — it’s a genuine opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, support and mentor colleagues, and progress towards a future Lead Vet position within a practice where your ideas and input are truly valued.
About the Practice
Independent, locally owned practice with an 8-vet team
Purpose-built, fully equipped modern facility near the South Downs
Excellent transport links, including access to Gatwick and surrounding areas
Award-winning reputation for high-quality first-opinion care
In-house out-of-hours service providing continuity and strong clinical standards
Supportive, experienced, and collaborative team culture
Accredited training practice (VetGDP, veterinary nurse training, and university-affiliated)
This practice is committed to delivering gold-standard care, allowing time for cases, and investing in both people and professional development.
The Role
First-opinion small animal caseload
Freedom to work cases up to a high clinical standard
Opportunity to develop a surgical interest, particularly in orthopaedics (fully funded certificate available)
Involvement in mentoring and supporting less experienced vets
Opportunity to contribute ideas and influence the future direction of the practice
Clear and supported pathway towards senior/lead vet responsibilities
Out-of-Hours (OOH) – Transparent & Supportive
The practice operates its own OOH service, offering valuable exposure to emergency and complex cases while maintaining a fair and manageable rota:
1 in 3 weekends affected:
One Saturday (8am–8pm) with Sunday off
One full weekend in 6 including:
Saturday morning consults (4 hours)
Saturday & Sunday nights (8pm–8am)
Monday off following
Monday off after Sunday night shifts
Fully supported working environment
Structured rota designed to maintain work-life balance
What’s on Offer
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
4-day working week
Funded certificate (orthopaedics encouraged)
Generous CPD allowance
Supportive and approachable leadership team
Clear long-term career progression
Birthday leave every year
BUPA health insurance
Generous holiday allowance
A genuinely supportive, fun, and people-focused independent practice
The Ideal Candidate
RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum 2.5 years’ UK practice experience
Confident with routine surgery and first-opinion consultations
Motivated to develop clinically and pursue further qualifications
Comfortable mentoring or supporting junior team members
Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach
Interested in building long-term client relationships
Keen to progress into a senior or lead role
Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential — enthusiasm and commitment to develop in this area are key.
Ready to Feel Valued Again?
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy your work, this could be the perfect next step.
For a confidential, informal discussion, please get in touch. You can email Jordan on j.corrigan@purovets.com to request some addition details.