Join a welcoming and highly skilled team at a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Brighton. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on a 100% exotic caseload during the week, while contributing to a diverse range of cases during weekend shifts.
About the Practice
The hospital provides advanced veterinary care and facilities, including:
- Dedicated Emergency OOH team.
- Three fully equipped operating theatres.
- CT scanner, digital and dental X-ray.
- Large in-house laboratory with a dedicated laboratory technician.
- Separate wards for cats, dogs, and exotic patients.
- Specialized cat/exotics waiting rooms and consult spaces.
With multiple certificate holders and an experienced team, the hospital also offers referral services in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. The team is committed to professional development, providing ample CPD opportunities to help you grow and thrive.
About the Role
- Salary: £50,000–£60,000 (pro rata, based on experience).
- Hours: Flexible full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.
- 4-day working week with a 1:5 weekend rota (Monday off following weekend shifts).
- Exotics focus: During weekdays, work exclusively with exotics patients, rotating through consultations, inpatient care, and theatre. The caseload includes a variety of small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and fish.
The practice is equipped with specialized facilities for exotic patients, including walk-in rabbit kennels, vivariums, and advanced tools such as ventilators, endoscopes, and CT imaging.
Located a short walk from Brighton town centre and the beautiful seafront. Known for its vibrant culture, diversity, and stunning landmarks, Brighton offers something for everyone, from the South Downs National Park to exciting city attractions. Excellent transport links place London just an hour away by train, with Gatwick Airport nearby for easy travel.
About You
We’re seeking an approachable, team-focused veterinary professional who is:
- Comfortable handling and treating a variety of exotic species.
- Skilled in routine procedures and diagnostics.
- A strong communicator, delivering excellent patient and client care.
- Ideally a certificate holder or a candidate with equivalent experience in exotic medicine.
Benefits
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 6.6 weeks including bank holidays.
- £1,750 CPD allowance annually (more for advanced practitioners).
- Paid RCVS membership, VDS cover, and one additional professional membership.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Health Shield: Contributions toward health and wellness treatments, including dental care and sports massage.
- Discounted veterinary fees and perks including cashback, shopping, and travel discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and company sick pay.
- Clear career progression pathways and a focus on employee wellbeing.
If you’re ready to elevate your career in a progressive, supportive, and advanced veterinary environment, this role offers an ideal mix of professional challenges and personal rewards.