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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 Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC
Acorn Veterinary Surgery, Hove, Hove, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Part Time, Flexible
Up to £66,000 DOE pro rata
Veterinary Surgeon - Fixed term maternity cover - Part time
Salary of up to £66,000 DOE FTE pro rata
Are you an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon looking for a flexible role that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
Find a place to excel
Acorn Vets is a 2-site practice. The main site on Portland Road has 2 vets working supported by 3-4 vet nurses per day.
The Hangleton road branch supports a smaller but tight-knit community and would be sole charge with a nurse supporting. Equipment includes in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound machine, digital dental x-ray, operating theatre.
There are local attractions around both sites, a 5-minute walk from a beautiful seafront and a 10-minute drive to the South Downs. Hove is situated within Brighton and is a really fun place to live and work and has great transport links to London.
Flexible Working
This exciting part-time position offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, working 2 days a week and 1:4 Saturday mornings. No OOH. You’ll primarily be based at our Hove branch, with occasional shifts at our Hangleton practice.
In this role, you’ll work across a varied 1st opinion caseload, including GP consultations and surgeries, dentals as well as opportunities to develop your skills in your preferred area of expertise.
If you’re seeking a fulfilling career with flexibility, support, and the chance to thrive in a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Subject to pro rata
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Acorn Veterinary Surgery, Hove
49 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DQ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.