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Veterinary Surgeon

HospitalBrighton, East Sussex
Reference VS123Posted 02/11/2026
Pay
Up to £57,000 per year
Working pattern
40 hours per week; typically 4 days per week
Weekends / on-call
Full weekends approximately 1 in 5 (day off in lieu); second on-call approximately 1 in 15 weeks

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays
  • £1,750 annual CPD allowance
  • Health Cash Plan with contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments
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  • RCVS and two additional professional memberships paid
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced family leave pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy)
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Employee discount scheme (shopping, travel and entertainment offers)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD and training support
  • Company sick pay
  • Colleague engagement surveys
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Career progression opportunities

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide hospital-focused clinical care across a varied caseload, including emergency and complex medical presentations.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary hospital in Brighton, East Sussex to find a Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage inpatients and day procedure cases.
  • Communicate clinical plans clearly to clients and the wider team.

Clinical work

  • Case mix covers a broad range of species and presentations typical of a district hospital workload.
  • Access to a range of diagnostic and surgical facilities, including advanced imaging, endoscopy and an in-house laboratory.

Working pattern

  • Full-time role, contracted at 40 hours per week with a typical four-day working week and a regular set day off.

Team and support

  • Work within a multidisciplinary hospital team supported by registered veterinary nurses and dedicated ancillary staff.
  • Access to experienced clinicians and visiting specialists for case discussion and referral advice.

Practice and facilities

  • Part of a multi-site group with several branch practices and an emergency service, operating from an RCVS-accredited hospital with purpose-designed clinical areas.

Development

  • Opportunities to develop clinical interests and undertake CPD, with structured professional support and scope for career progression.

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