Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

Overview

Equine Vet required to join our RCVS Accredited Equine Hospital with exciting career progression opportunities. We are looking for an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our forward-thinking team. We are a progressive practice with full hospital and surgical facilities and a commitment to good work-life balance and team culture. The opportunity to work up your own cases at the hospital and establish your own referral case load is encouraged and supported. You will be backed up for field and ambulatory procedures by a team of Equine Nurses and have the full support of our resident Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine. Full, part-time and flexible working hours will all be considered and progression plans are available for the right candidate.

About Us

We are an established RCVS Accredited Equine Hospital based just outside Lewes in the East Sussex countryside. Lewes is a vibrant market town just a short drive from Brighton and with direct trains to Gatwick Airport (30 minutes) and London Victoria (1hr).

We are very well equipped with 20 inpatient stables, full surgical and hospital facilities, hospital and ambulatory diagnostic equipment and an extensive range of treatment technology. Our in-house laboratory makes it easy for our vets to run a variety of haematological and biochemical tests on site. Our dedicated Equine Dental Technicians cover all routine dentals, meaning vets are not required to do so unless they have a specific interest.

We currently run a 1 in 5 out-of-hours rota, and 50% is outsourced, meaning on alternate weeks, only hospital admission cases and inpatient care is required. Our two onsite House Vets are responsible for the majority of day-to-day inpatient care while supporting the ambulatory team when needed.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

The opportunity to work up your own cases at the hospital and establish your own referral case load is encouraged and supported. You will be backed up for field and ambulatory procedures by a team of Equine Nurses and have the full support of our resident Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine.

Applicant Requirements

• At least 2 years equine experience
• An interest in orthopaedics (advantageous but not essential)
• A full UK driving licence and own vehicle
• A positive, team-focused mindset with enthusiasm for ongoing development

We recognize that our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

£0 – £50,000 a year

Up to £50,000 DOE

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