Veterinary Surgeon

Exotic Veterinary Surgeon job opportunity at multidisciplinary Veterinary Hospital in Brighton, West Sussex

Full Time, Permanent
Brighton
West Sussex
LEAP1038
Base £50,000 to £60,000 p/a

Are you a Vet Surgeon who is passionate about exotic veterinary medicine?

We have a fantastic full time permanent Exotic Vet Surgeon job opportunity at a fantastic multidisciplinary veterinary hospital situated in Brighton, West Sussex. We are looking for a Vet to join their exotics team on a full time permanent basis,

  • Full time, average of 40hrs per week over 4 days a week (but can be flexible for the right person)
  • 1 in 5 full weekends with the following monday off
  • No OOHs – dedicated in-house OOHs team
  • Salary guide, £50,000 to £60,000 p/a dependent on experience
During the week you would be rotating through, with their other exotic vets, on inpatients, theatre and consultations. The exotics caseload is varied, with a lot of small mammals and reptiles, birds, and the occasional amphibian and fish. They work closely with the local reptile RSPCA centre, which is a great opportunity to practice with a wide range of reptile species. The exotics team is composed of 2 vets and 2-3 nurses.
They have a separate ward with walk in kennels for rabbits, and vivariums. And benefit from all the equipment needed for small mammals’ dentistry, ventilator, rigid endoscope, etc… as well as CT, ultrasound and xrays.
The hospital is a short walk from the town and close to the sea front. There are great travel links with london only 1hr away and close proximity to Gatwick airport.
They have a team of  over 20 Vet Surgeons which includes multiple certificate holders and colleagues with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics.
Excellent benefits package:
  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
  • £1750 CPD Allowance per annum and 5 days (increased if advanced practitioner)
  • Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS Membership paid
  • One other membership subscription
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay: 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
  • Colleague engagement survey
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities

Minimum requirements: 

  • RCVS Registered or Eligible to Register
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Apply or enquire via this site or contact Olivia Walls on 01440 784344 / 07585608386 (call/text/whatsapp) or email olivia@leapfrog-recruitment.co.uk for more information.

Job reference: LEAP1038

All applications and enquiries are 100% confidential.

Leapfrog Recruitment – Veterinary Recruitment Specialists – www.leapfrogrecruitment.co.uk