Veterinary Surgeon

Do you enjoy working in a busy hospital environment? Are you interested in paving the way of how hospitals should run? If so, join our team at Medivet Faygate 24-Hour!

Set in acres of rolling woodland and picturesque grounds is our Faygate practice, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife and within reach the South Downs National Park and stunning Jurassic coastline. We have an outstanding reputation for providing market-leading care to our patients and their owners, supported by a friendly and welcoming team.

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon, preferably with a surgical bias and love for orthopaedics to join our dedicated, experienced, friendly and supportive team, where patient care is at the core. This well-equipped branch has digital radiography, dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, endoscopy and bronchoscopy, full lab equipment, CT and two theatres. The clinic provides a separate cat waiting area as well as separate cat and dog wards, plus an isolation facility. The ideal candidate would have at least 3 years UK experience.

You’ll be joining a relatively new and restrctured but experienced, warm and supportive team committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. As one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, Faygate also plays a key role in our broader network, offering referral-level facilities and opportunities to work on complex and varied cases.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service

Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year

Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals

Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid

Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available

Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket loans

Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance

Develop tailored treatment plans with clients

Work collaboratively within a supportive team

Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.