Experienced Veterinary Surgeon
5 days ago 
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Salary
up to £65,500 dependent on experience
Company
Coastway Vets
Contact
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager [email protected] (Please apply directly - no agency submissions)
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and well‑established RCVS‑accredited team in Shoreham.
Coastway Vets has been caring for the region’s pets for over 45 years, supported by a passionate, progressive team committed to delivering outstanding veterinary care.
With a purpose‑built central Brighton hospital, five fully equipped branch practices, and OOH cover for multiple local practices, we offer an exceptional clinical environment with a truly collaborative culture. Our team includes multiple certificate holders and colleagues with a wide range of clinical interests, ensuring excellent opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
The Role:
We’re seeking an approachable, team‑focused Vet with excellent communication skills and confidence in sole charge. You’ll be experienced and comfortable delivering high‑quality client service and applying contextualised care.
- Salary – up to £65,500 dependent on experience
- Full-time 40 hrs/week – flexible working/part-time considered for the right candidate
- Ideally 4 days per week (3 consulting and at least 1 op) – however we could accommodate a Consult only Vet
- 1:4 Saturdays
- Second on call rota – 1 full week in 15 supporting the hospital
Our Shoreham Branch – Join a Truly Fantastic Team!
Our modern, purpose-built Shoreham branch is home to a welcoming and supportive team, including
- 2.5 Vets
- 4 RVNs (3 FTE)
- 2 experienced part‑time Receptionists
- 1 full‑time ANA
You’ll enjoy working with excellent facilities, including dental X‑ray, high‑quality ultrasound, a dedicated theatre, separate dog and cat wards, and an in‑house lab. We’re proudly ISFM accredited and benefit from the support of our 24‑hour Brighton hospital just 8 miles away.
Shoreham itself is a thriving coastal village — just a 5‑minute walk to the River Adur and 15 minutes to the beach. It’s the perfect blend of community, coastline, and countryside.
What our Head Nurse says:
Coastway Shoreham is a busy branch built on friendly teamwork and a diverse skill set among the vets and nurses. We are a close team who look to support one another and grow our team further. The surgery is one with a loyal client base keen to use the professional capabilities of the team. With access to a great range of diagnostics and specialist support we have a lot to offer. The surgery is set in the beautiful seaside town of Shoreham with the beach and the River Adur Nature Reserve on our doorstep.
As proud members of the VetPartners family our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD per annum fund
- Health Shield – wide-ranging contributions to health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- Two other membership subscriptions
- 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
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
To apply or for more information/an informal chat about this role please contact:
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager - [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you
Address: 120 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom