Vacancy: Experienced Veterinary Surgeon, Portland Vets, Horley, Surrey
Posted 15 hours 17 minutes ago by XLVets
Portland Vets in Horley is seeking a Full Time Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and well-established independent practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident small-animal vet who enjoys delivering high-quality clinical care and working as part of a collaborative team. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and providing compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Our Horley branch is supported by Portland Vets Crawley, a new purpose-built hospital facility with a CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment, capacity for advanced surgical procedures and an exotics certificate holder.
The RoleFull Time (40 hours per week) comprised of 4 x 10 hour shifts (8:30am-6:30pm with a paid 30 minute lunch break) Monday-Friday.
1:3 Saturdays 8am-4pm with a 10 hour weekday given in lieu (plus free lunch on Saturdays!)
No OOH or on call. (Inpatient hospitalisation with duty vet provided Monday-Friday at alternative Portland practice).
Mixture of consultation and surgery days with at least one surgery day per week.
Working alongside experienced vets, nurses, and support staff in a supportive and welcoming team environment.
Range of equipment including laser therapy, ultrasound scanner (including cardiac and linear probes) , dental X-ray, wireless X-ray plate and video otoscope.
About YouRCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum of 3 years small-animal experience.
Confident in routine surgery and consultations
A team player with excellent communication skills
Passionate about animal welfare and client care
Vet GDP advisor would be a bonus.
Salary PackageCompetitive salary from £45,000 upwards depending on experience.
£1500 + 4 days CPD allowance as standard, potential for increased package to support a certificate.
RCVS, VDS and one other veterinary membership of choice paid.
Work-life balance encouraged.
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of employment.
Option to purchase up to a week's additional annual leave plus 20% annual leave uplift given as incentive to take annual leave in quieter months of the year.
Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of up to 5%, subject to practice performance.
If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to . Part time candidates will also be considered.