Equine Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

We require a full time Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our forward thinking and motivated team. You will be joining a progressive practice and the role will be mainly ambulatory, but with the opportunity to work up your own cases at the Clinic and establish your own referral case load. You will be backed up for field procedures by a team of Equine Nurses.

Working 40 hours over 5 days per week and the out of hours rota (including weekends) evenly shared and currently a 1:8.

About Us

Cliffe Equine Vets is an established RCVS Accredited Equine Hospital based just outside Lewes in the East Sussex countryside. The practice is set in the beautiful Sussex countryside at the base of the South Downs, just a few miles from the vibrant market town of Lewes and a short drive from Brighton. Direct trains to Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. We are a 9 Vet practice with full surgical facilities including a hospital facility (17 stabling boxes). We have a team of qualified and trainee Equine Nurses. Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

Here at Cliffe Vets we have a close-knit team with an ethos of consistent support and encouragement to all. This is key to the culture we have embedded here allowing us to create a safe and empowering environment for everybody.

Team and Culture:

• 9 Vet team
• Full surgical and hospital facilities
• Team of qualified Equine Nurses
• Newly refurbished stabling for 17 horses
• Dedicated Equine Dental Technicians
• Generous CPD allowance
• Company pool car

Applicant Requirements

A strong work ethic and a desire to provide a high-quality service to our clients is vital, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. An interest in stud medicine is desirable but not essential.

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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