Veterinary Surgeon - Part-Time Emergency Out of Hours (9 Month FTC)

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (9 Month FTC)

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New Priory Vets are welcoming applications from clinicians with a passion for ECC who are interested in join their team on a full-time, 9 month fixed terms contract.

At our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton, we offer a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm–12:30 am or 10:30 pm–9:30 am). This structure allows you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout.

Be part of an exceptional team

We are an RCVS accredited practice located in Brighton, a diverse and vibrant city within striking distance of the beautiful South Downs National Park, offering the very best of both urban and countryside living. Good links to London and international airports make our location very accessible.

New Priory Vets has flourishing referral, out of hours, and first opinion services. Our veterinary team includes on-site specialists, advanced practitioners and certificate holders in cardiorespiratory medicine, imaging, endoscopy, surgery, dentistry and emergency & critical care. Our fantastic team of RVNs also hold a variety of certificates and are supported by dedicated teams of NA’s, SVNs and receptionists, along with genuinely friendly and approachable managers and directors.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes extensive point-of-care diagnostics, including a recently upgraded CT and a cardiac suite with dedicated ultrasound. We have regular team and M&M meetings to ensure excellent governance is upheld for our committed clients who want the best for their pets.

Why join us?

• Diverse Caseload – First-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases
• Supportive Team – Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs
• State-of-the-Art Equipment – On-site CT, laparoscopy, extensive in-house diagnostics
• Brighton Location – Experience the best of city, countryside, and seaside living

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care—or someone eager to develop in this area. If you have enthusiasm and a commitment to clinical excellence, we have the expertise to support and train you. Strong communication skills and a dedication to practice evidence-based medicine are essential.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

In addition to a competitive base salary dependent on experience and shift pattern, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave allowance (pro rata)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave

Development

• Generous CPD allowance of £1500 per year (pro rata)
• Certificates and further study encouraged and funded.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets gets £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership paid
• VDS cover

Additional Benefits

• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform.
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Private pension scheme

Competitive Salary

Location

Brighton, England

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services

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