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Artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen Embryo transfer Ovum pick-up (OPU) Routine stallion semen collection and freezing Foal medicine and youngstock management
6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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Stud Equine Veterinary Surgeon
Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington, South East
Discipline: Equine
Full Time
Up to £48,000 DOE
Seasonal Stud Veterinarian
1 March – 31 August 2026
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic veterinarian with experience in equine stud medicine to join our stud team for the 2026 breeding season.
This role offers a varied caseload involving Thoroughbred, Sport and leisure horse breeding management involving:
You will have the support of a Tier 3 hospital with board-certified specialists in internal medicine, theriogenology and surgery.
You will do a share of the on call rota for the weekends
This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to gain and expand experience in advanced reproductive techniques and foal management within a supportive, highly skilled team.
Sussex Equine Hospital is located in Ashington in beautiful West Sussex. Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links.
Our hospital features two hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and an on-site laboratory. For more information please visit our website: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk.
Sussex Equine Hospital is proud to be part of of IVC Evidensia.
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
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Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington
Billingshurst Road, Ashington, RH20 3BB, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Equine
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.