Farm Veterinary Surgeon 
Cliffe Vets, Lewes
Competitive Salary, plus benefits 

We are a proactive, progressive mixed practice with a stimulating blend of dairy, beef, sheep and smallholder work (plus sporadic pig, poultry, camelid and gamebird work).

We also offer Flock Health Club, Beef Suckler Package, Beef AI service, DairyCo Mastitis control plan, bull and ram fertility testing, TotalVet dairy software, and Advanced Sheep Breeding services performing laparoscopic AI and Embryo Transfer.

The successful candidate will work 8-hour shifts across 5 days a week, with on-call nights and weekends equally shared. At present this is 1 in 7.

Why Join Us?

Cliffe Veterinary Group is a large mixed practice with dedicated Small Animal, Farm and Equine departments. We are at present located in Lewes, East Sussex just 10 miles from Brighton. We are moving this Autumn to newly refurbished offices/workspace at the Laughton Equine Clinic

About the Team and Culture

We have 8 farm veterinary surgeons, who are ably supported by 3 ATTs, 3 administration staff and a dispensary team. We encourage Certificates and at present have a Cert CHP, a CertAVP, and a further CertAVP in progress. If you are an experienced vet with enthusiasm for farm work and the ability to work independently, we would love to hear from you!

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 including bank holidays
• 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

For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Bartosz Piasecki, Talent Partner, on bartosz.piasecki@ivcevidensia.com / 07977242349.