Job Description

Salary up to 75,000 DOE
Welcome bonus up to 5,000
Relocation allowance up to 8,000
Fully furnished 1 bedroom flat available

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. You will ideally work across 2 sites (1066 and Bexhill) however we are flexible and you can be based at one if preferred. We have a company car to travel across sites.

Find Your Perfect Place to Excel

Nestled in East Sussex, our practices are surrounded by stunning countryside and coastline, offering an idyllic lifestyle with access to arts, sports, and leisure activities. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or an art lover, there's something for everyone. Plus, we're just a short distance from Brighton (45 minutes), Central London (1 hour), and Gatwick Airport (1 hour).

Why Us?

Coastal living

with a long promenade and charming town center.

Rich in history

, featuring local historic sites, festivals, and a thriving arts scene.

Vibrant community

, with events like the famous Bonfire Night parade, the annual Mayday motorbike ride, and seafood & wine festivals.

Easy travel link

s to Brighton, London, and Gatwick Airport, making it easy to connect with the wider world.

We are a

well-established

practice serving the Hastings and Bexhill area, providing a varied caseload with high client numbers. We work with some local charities and are part of the RSPCA Neutering Scheme for cats and bull-breeds.

About 1066 Vets

Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and laboratory equipment to support your work. We believe in supporting our clinicians' professional growth and encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications.

About Sussex Coast Vets

Sussex Coast is equipped with a full range of diagnostic and laboratory equipment, digital X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, blood analysers and much more.



Flexible Scheduling for a Work-Life Balance

We strive to provide our team with a varied working day. Your duties will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care, workups, and occasional house visits.

You will ideally work 4 or 5 days per week, with hours varying from 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, as well as a Saturday rota (8:00 am - 12 pm), usually 1 in 4 weeks. However, we understand the importance of flexibility, so we're happy to discuss shift patterns and work hours to accommodate your preferences. Plus, there are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your personal life.

Our Supportive Team



We are a very kind, friendly and fun team that offers our clients and patients the highest standard of care. Our team is led by our experienced Practice Manager. Our vets offer a wealth of experience and we have an Orthopaedic certificate holder. We have a team of 3 dedicated Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, plus 2 Support team members.

We have a supportive and encouraging culture here at 1066 Vets, where we truly value our team and what each individual brings to our practice. We hold regular team meetings where we have an open culture for ideas and thoughts to be shared amongst the team.

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate 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


Development1250 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 MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 75,000 DOE