A well-established and growing small animal practice is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, progressive team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Vet who thrives in a busy first-opinion environment and is looking for excellent support, clinical freedom, and genuine scope for development.Salary - £50,000 £70,000The exact salary within this banding will be awarded commensurate on experience.Location Near Brighton, East SussexThe Role Full-time (4 days/week) preferred, part-time considered.Typical week: 3 days consulting, 1 surgical day. 1 in 4 weekends, built into a 40-hour week.No OOH outsourced to a local provider.-minute consults; average 25 per full day.Mixture of routine and occasional complex procedures. Candidate Requirements Ideally 2 3+ years of experience.Confident managing a high caseload independently.Strong GP Vet skills with an interest in consults and surgery.A team player with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.Open to future progression including certificates and partnership opportunities. Practice Overview 11 Vets, including Certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, and Surgery.7 RVNs, 3 SVNs exceptional nursing support.4 consult rooms, 1 theatre, digital and dental x-ray.Recently expanded, with further plans for a dedicated dental suite.Loyal and affluent client base, known for being open to full workups.Consult blocks of minutes.Busy, varied caseload across medicine and surgery. Culture and Development Supportive and approac