Hospital Veterinary Surgeon – Join Our Fantastic Team!
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Salary
up to £57,000 per annum, FTE, DOE
Company
Coastway Veterinary Group
Contact
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Hospital Veterinary Surgeon - Join Our Fantastic Team!
Coastway Vets - Brighton, East Sussex
Salary up to £57,000 per annum, FTE, DOE
40 hours per week
Permanent contract
Looking for your next veterinary opportunity where you can focus on hospital work, develop your clinical interests and be part of a fantastic, supportive team?
Join Coastway Vets and become part of our experienced team at our RCVS-accredited Brighton Veterinary Hospital, where you’ll enjoy a varied caseload, excellent facilities and plenty of opportunities to grow professionally.
About Us
Coastway Vets has been providing outstanding care to the region’s pets for 45 years, with a fantastic team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.
We’re a large, RCVS-accredited practice with five fully equipped branch practices alongside our large, central Brighton hospital. We also run the region’s biggest emergency veterinary service, giving our team exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload.
Our purpose-designed hospital boasts an impressive range of advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We also have separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, isolation and day procedures, allowing us to deliver excellent standards of care across a wide range of species and clinical needs.
About the Role
If you love the variety and pace of hospital work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, ranging from emergency presentations to more complex medical cases referred from our five branches and the neighbouring practices we support.
You’ll have access to excellent diagnostic facilities, experienced colleagues and plenty of opportunities to develop your clinical skills and interests, all within a team that genuinely values collaboration, high-quality patient care and professional development.
The role at a glance:
- Salary: up to £57,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Working pattern: 4 days a week with a set day off each week
- Weekends: 1:5 full weekends, with a day off in lieu
- On-call: 1:15 weeks as second on-call
We’re looking for an approachable, confident and team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service to our clients.
The Team
At Coastway, you’ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team who strive to deliver the very best care every single day.
Our Brighton Hospital is home to 17 day vets and 5 dedicated night vets, with multiple certificate holders across ECC, medicine, surgery, cardiology, imaging, exotics and oncology. We also benefit from a visiting ophthalmologist every two weeks and an orthopaedic surgeon twice a week, giving you access to a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Our vets are supported by 24 RVNs, a laboratory technician, stock manager, customer care manager and referral coordinator, creating a fantastic team environment where clinical support, collaboration and learning are part of everyday life.
We’re also passionate about giving back to our local community. From organising charity walks and cleaning local park ponds to taking part in the Lewes Raft Race, joining the Pride parade and launching pet food bank collections, our team loves getting involved and making a difference beyond the practice.
A message from our Practice Manager:
“We are looking for a passionate vet to join our talented, collaborative team who puts patient care above all else. We offer a supportive, family environment where we are committed to supporting your professional development, whether that's a specialist interest or clinical mentorship. We support and promote a healthy work-life balance where you can enjoy a social team and still thrive professionally.”
Life in Brighton
Brighton is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a unique blend of vibrant city life, seaside living and beautiful countryside. Known for its diverse community, independent cafés, creative culture and historic landmarks, there’s always something to explore, whether you enjoy a stroll along the seafront or escaping to the nearby South Downs National Park.
Our hospital is just a short walk from the town centre and seafront, giving you plenty of opportunities to make the most of your time outside work.
There are also excellent transport links, with London just an hour away by train and Gatwick Airport within easy reach, making Brighton a great base for both work and leisure.
What’s in It for You?
As proud members of the VetPartners family, we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:
- 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays
- £1,750 annual CPD allowance to support your professional development
- Health Cash Plan, with contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS membership paid, plus two additional professional memberships
- VDS cover
- Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity, 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
- CPD and training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement surveys
- Annual pay reviews
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for its outstanding team culture and colleague support.
Ready for Your Next Chapter?
If you’re looking for a hospital-based role where you can enjoy a varied caseload, work alongside an experienced and supportive team, and continue to develop your clinical interests, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, an informal chat or to apply, please contact:
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager
[email protected]
Address: Freshfield Business Park, Freshfield Way, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom