At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care to cats in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Arun Veterinary Group, a proudly independent cat-only clinic.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, funded CPD, and mental health support.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced 4-day work week with equal weekend rota.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
- Qualifications: MRCVS with 3+ years of UK GP experience and a passion for cats.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
Based at our cat only clinic in Worthing, Cats Whiskers, you became a vet so you could change the lives of pets and their owners. We share that calling. But we also understand that to be at your best for your patients, you need support, work-life balance and opportunities for growth. We believe that every veterinary professional should feel part of a community that builds them up, connects them with their passion and helps them thrive. That’s why we built Arun Veterinary Group. Together, we’re ‘more than a vets’. We’re proudly independent, and the freedom that this brings sets us apart. Clinical freedom; freedom to deliver care with a personal touch; freedom to do what’s right.
Be (truly) valued
We’re constructive, encouraging, and kind to one another – always. Inclusivity and collaboration ensure everyone feels respected and valued. The equality, kindness and closeness that unites our team shapes our work; we treat our clients with respect, kindness, empathy, and professionalism.
Feel the difference
As a veterinary surgeon with an interest in general practice, you will be based at our cat only clinic in Worthing, Cats Whiskers. We work collaboratively with our other Hospitals based in Storrington and Chichester and our branches, night teams at South Downs Emergency Vets to deliver exceptional, personalised care to our patients 24/7, and also with our referral team, South Downs Veterinary Referrals to support referral level cases for Advanced Practitioners. The interior design in our clinics provides a warm, comforting, home-from-home feeling. It’s hard to put into words, but you’ll feel the difference as soon as you walk through the door.
About you
You’ll be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with a passion for cats! You’ll have at least 3+ years GP practical experience within the UK. You will be an experienced all-rounder branch Vet with a love for cats, be able to do sole charge, routine procedures and dentals. We are committed to developing vets with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to enhancing their skills. Most importantly, you’ll share and demonstrate our values. These are humility, respect, empathy, work ethic, honesty, communication, and teamwork.
Your benefits
- Generously funded CPD (Certificate funding available)
- Standard pension benefit
- 40% staff discount for own pets
- Generous holiday (7 weeks, including bank holidays)
- Occupational health resources, including mental health support
- Enhanced parental leave (6 months paid at 90%) after some time with us
- Enhanced sickness benefit (2 weeks at 100%)
Rota
4-day week, 10 hour working shifts (various shift times between 7.30am-7.30pm), totalling 40 hours. 1 hour lunch break. Equal rota (1 in 6) for weekends and bank holidays. 2 days off in lieu of any weekends worked.
Salary
£45,000 to £65,000+ pa depending on level of experience/certificates/AP status.
Arun Veterinary Group (incl Cats Whiskers), South Downs Emergency Vets and South Downs Veterinary Referrals are all equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.
Veterinary Surgeon – Cat only clinic, Worthing employer: Arun Veterinary Group
At South Downs Emergency Vets, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our Night Registered Veterinary Nurses can thrive. Located in the vibrant Chichester area, we provide generous benefits such as funded CPD, enhanced parental leave, and a strong focus on employee well-being, ensuring that our team feels valued and empowered to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners.
