Veterinary Surgeon (Exotics & Small Animal) – Brighton, UK – Up To £60,000
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Salary
£45,000-£60,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Stephanie Hellier
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Veterinary Surgeon (Exotics & Small Animal) – Brighton, UK – Up to £60,000
Looking for a genuinely varied caseload in a vibrant coastal location? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-equipped, multi-site veterinary hospital offering a true 50/50 split between exotics and small animal work.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive hospital team in Brighton. You’ll enjoy a diverse caseload spanning exotics, cats, and dogs, with access to excellent facilities and a highly experienced clinical team.
This is an ideal role for a vet who enjoys clinical variety and wants to further develop their skills in exotics within a collaborative and well-supported environment.
The Role
- Full-time, 4 days per week
- 1:5 full weekends
- 1:15 second on-call rota
- 50/50 split between exotics and small animal cases
- Opportunity to work within a well-established exotic caseload
About the Practice
This RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital is supported by multiple branch clinics and offers a high standard of care across a wide range of species.
Facilities include:
- Advanced imaging (CT, ultrasound, digital x-ray)
- Laparoscopy and endoscopy (rigid & flexible)
- Fully equipped in-house laboratory
- Separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and isolation
The practice has a strong team of certificate holders across various disciplines, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and exotics, creating a great environment for clinical progression and knowledge-sharing.
The exotics team is particularly well-established, with dedicated facilities and experienced nursing support, fostering a collaborative and positive culture.
Candidate Requirements
- MRCVS qualified Veterinary Surgeon
- Proven experience managing exotic medical and surgical cases
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for high-quality patient care
Location
Based in Brighton, this role offers the best of both worlds – a thriving coastal city with easy access to countryside and excellent transport links to London and beyond.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £60,000 DOE
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
- £1,750 CPD + certificate support
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Enhanced family leave
- Company sick pay
- Health & wellbeing support
- Career progression opportunities
If you're looking for a role that combines clinical variety, strong team support, and a fantastic lifestyle location, this could be the perfect next step.
Apply now or contact me for more details – [email protected] and 01392 793069
Tel: 01392793069
Address:
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom