Veterinary Surgeon
Coastway Vets – Shoreham & Portslade, West Sussex
Looking for a role where you can enjoy the autonomy of branch practice, backed by the support and facilities of a thriving hospital team?
At Coastway Vets, we're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team, splitting your time between our Shoreham branch (2 days per week) and Portslade branch (2 days per week).
Whether you're looking to further develop your clinical skills, work up your own cases, or simply become part of a supportive and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Coastway Vets?
For over 45 years, Coastway Vets has been providing exceptional care to pets across Sussex. We're proud to be an RCVS-accredited practice with a reputation for clinical excellence, outstanding client care, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
You'll be joining a talented and collaborative team across our network of practices, with access to:
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A large, purpose-built hospital in Brighton
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Five well-equipped branch practices
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Multiple certificate holders across a range of disciplines
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An in-house Out-of-Hours service
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Experienced colleagues who are always happy to support and discuss cases
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Excellent CPD opportunities, both internal and external
We believe in investing in our people and helping every team member develop their interests and achieve their career goals.
The Role:
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Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
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Full-time: 40 hours per week
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Flexible or part-time applications considered for the right candidate
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4-day week: 8:00am – 6:00pm
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1 in 4 Saturdays at either Shoreham or Portslade
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident vet who enjoys building client relationships and working as part of a close-knit team.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Work up and manage your own cases
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Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and their pets
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Deliver high-quality, contextualised care
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Enjoy the independence of branch practice while having the reassurance of support from our Brighton hospital for complex, emergency, or hospitalised cases
We're looking for a vet who is:
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Friendly, approachable and client-focused
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Confident with routine consultations and surgery
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Comfortable with occasional sole charge
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A strong communicator and team player
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Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
Live and Work by the Coast
Few locations offer the lifestyle balance you'll find here.
Based on the stunning Sussex coastline, you'll have easy access to:
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Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
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The South Downs National Park
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The vibrant city of Brighton
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London in just one hour by train
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Excellent links to Gatwick Airport
Whether your perfect day off involves hiking, paddleboarding, exploring independent cafés, or enjoying city life, Sussex has something for everyone.
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):
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6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
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£1750 CPD Allowance per annum
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Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
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RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
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VDS cover
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Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
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Discounted veterinary fees
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My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
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Cycle to Work scheme
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CPD/training support
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Company sick pay
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Colleague engagement survey
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Annual pay reviews
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Focus on employee wellbeing
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Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, valued, and encouraged to grow while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and discover why Coastway Vets has been a trusted part of the local community for more than 45 years.
To apply or for more information/an informal chat about this role please contact:
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager - [email protected] | Opens Email
We look forward to hearing from you
