Vacancy details
About the role
Work as a general practice veterinary surgeon providing high-quality, patient-centred care across local clinic sites.
Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Worthing, West Sussex to find a Veterinary Surgeon.
What you will be doing
- Manage consultations, routine surgical procedures and dental work as part of an all-round clinical caseload.
- Undertake sole charge duties when rostered and refer complex cases to specialist services as appropriate.
- A consult-only role will be considered for candidates with the appropriate experience and preference.
Clinical work
- Carry out routine consultations, diagnostics, anaesthesia and common surgical procedures.
- Perform dental procedures and routine soft-tissue surgeries in line with clinical governance and practice protocols.
Working pattern
- Full-time or part-time applications will be considered.
- Typical full-time pattern is a four-day week totalling 40 hours (see Hours and rota for details).
Hours and rota
- Typical full-time contracted hours: 40 hours per week, usually four 10-hour days with a one-hour unpaid lunch.
- Shift times vary between 07:30 and 19:30.
- Weekend and bank-holiday rota operates on an equal 1-in-6 basis with two days off in lieu for weekends worked.
Team and support
- The practice offers a collaborative team environment with an emphasis on respectful, inclusive working.
- Clinical support and access to external referral and emergency teams are available for complex or out-of-hours cases.
Development
- The practice encourages professional development and supports clinicians who wish to progress clinical skills and certificates.