Veterinary Surgeon - AlphaPet

Veterinary Surgeon - AlphaPet, Bognor Regis

Salary up to £75,000 , Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 , Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

We can provide up to one month's accommodation for successful candidate

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our excellent team across our three-site group of clinics in West Sussex.

Your Future Begins Here

Alphapet is a well-established Veterinary Group on the Southern Coast of England, serving our community for over 30 years. In addition to small animal care, we collaborate with a local wildlife hospital to treat a diverse range of wild animals. Our aim is to provide the best possible care for our patients while fostering a development-focused environment, giving our team a wide set of skills. We encourage feedback, case discussions, and good communication across all roles.

What We Offer

• Full-time or Part-time candidates considered
• Shifts between 8 am - 7 pm
• Flexibility for part-time work or a 4-day working week.
• A rota that includes 1:4 Saturday mornings.
• No out-of-hours or bank holidays as these are covered by Vets-Now.
• A supportive team that includes 3 experienced Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 qualified Animal Nursing Assistants, and a dedicated reception team.
• State-of-the-art equipment including Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Radiography, and a fully equipped lab.

What you'll bring

We are looking for a veterinary surgeon with a minimum of 2 years' experience, who is capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with consultations and surgeries and willing to work across our three sites. We are happy to support someone wanting to grow, including those interested in completing a certificate.

Our beautiful location

Our clinic locations boast a fabulous coastline and plenty of wide-open spaces on the South Downs for country walks. Bognor has an entertainment hub with Butlins and Hotham Park, a local cinema, multiple pubs, and dining options. Enjoy seaside shops, fun activities including the pier and promenade train rides! Nearby Chichester offers a multiplex cinema, bowling alley, various renowned restaurants, and even water sports. Local transport links facilitate easy access to Gatwick, London, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and France. For history enthusiasts, the historic town of Arundel with its castle, lake, and quaint shops is a short drive away.

Join us at Alphapet and be part of delivering clinical excellence. Apply now to embark on an exciting and rewarding journey with us.

Because our people 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, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• 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 get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care