Careers at Oathall
Veterinary Surgeon – Career Progression Opportunity
Oathall Veterinary Group – West Sussex
£45,000 – £70,000 DOE
4-day week | Funded Certificate | Lead Vet Pathway
Independent, award-winning practice
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready for your next step?
Oathall Veterinary Group is a proudly independent, well-established small animal practice looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2.5 years’ UK practice experience to join our supportive and collaborative team.
This is more than just another vet role; it’s an opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, mentor others, and progress towards a future Lead Vet position, while working in a practice where your voice genuinely matters.
Why Join Oathall?
About Us
- Independent, locally owned, 8-vet practice
- Beautiful, fully equipped building near the South Downs
- Excellent transport links (Gatwick & surrounding areas)
- Award-winning reputation for first-opinion care
- On-site out-of-hours service ensuring continuity and high clinical standards
- Friendly, experienced, and highly collaborative team
- We are a VetGDP practice, a Surrey Vet School training practice and a veterinary nurse training practice.
We believe in doing things properly: time for cases, strong teamwork, and real investment in our people.
The Role
- First-opinion small animal practice
- Opportunity to work cases up to a high standard
- Orthopaedics interest preferred (certificate fully supported and funded)
- Involvement in mentoring and supporting less experienced vets
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice
- Clear pathway toward senior/lead vet responsibility
Out of Hours – Transparent & Fair
Our in-house out-of-hours service offers valuable exposure to emergency and complex cases, helping you broaden your clinical experience and further develop your surgical and decision-making skills – opportunities often missed in practices that outsource OOH care. We know OOH can put people off so here’s what it really looks like:
- 1 in 3 weekends affected.
- One Saturday 8am-8pm with Sunday off
- One full weekend in 6 whereby you will consult on Saturday morning for 4 hours, then do Saturday and Sunday 8pm–8am as your weekend of working with Monday off.
- One fixed night per week on-call in practice
- Monday off after working a Sunday night.
- Fully supported team environment
- Designed to maintain work-life balance
This rota allows continuity of care while remaining manageable and predictable.
What’s on Offer
- Salary £45,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- 4-day working week
- Funded certificate (orthopaedics encouraged)
- Generous CPD allowance
- Supportive leadership team
- Long-term career development
- Birthday off every year
- BUPA health insurance
- Generous Holiday allowance
- A friendly, fun loving independent practice that values you as a person, not just a rota slot
The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
- RCVS registered with 2.5+ years’ experience in practice
- Confident with first-opinion cases and routine surgery
- Keen to develop clinically and work toward further qualifications
- Comfortable mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
- A team player with a positive, proactive attitude
- Interested in building long-term client relationships
- Open to progressing into a senior or lead vet role
Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm and commitment to develop are key.
Ready to Feel Valued Again?
If you are looking for a role where you can settle, grow, and genuinely enjoy coming to work – we would love to hear from you. We are looking for the right person, not just a CV. For an informal, confidential chat please contact:
Vicki Donat – Practice Manager: vicki@oathallvets.co.uk
Or simply email her a cover letter and CV by 10th March 2026
Do you have a keen interest in Nurse Clinics?
If so, we are looking for an RVN to join our family-run, independent practice with the aim to grow and develop our nurse clinic service.
Are you a caring, proactive, and dedicated Veterinary Nurse with attributes for running a great nurse clinic service? We’d love you to join our friendly, independent practice, where every team member makes a real difference. As part of our family, you’ll have the chance to provide exceptional care to our patients while building meaningful connections with their owners.
This is, ideally, a full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour days), with occasional weekends and nights, offering you the chance to be part of a supportive team that values work-life balance, professional growth, and-above all-passion for animal care. We are open to part time work for the right candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Take the lead in nurse clinics, offering advice and support to pet owners. Drive and grow our clinic offerings, to help drive nurse led care between both our branches.
- Provide hands-on care to patients, from administering medications and injections to supporting surgical procedures.
- Monitor anaesthesia and deliver attentive post-op care to ensure smooth recoveries.
- Play a proactive role in patient care plans, always striving for the highest standards.
- Keep accurate records and help keep our practice running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified Veterinary
- Nurse consultation experience, certification or CPD experience preferrable but not
- Experience in OOH veterinary care is a bonus-but don’t worry, we’ll support you with training if you need it.
- A strong communicator who can reassure worried owners and collaborate with
- Calm under pressure, with a big heart and a passion for animal
Why Join Us?
At our family-run practice, you won’t just be a number-you’ll be a valued member of the team. We celebrate our wins together, support each other on the tough days, and share the same mission: to provide the very best care for every patient who comes through our doors.
If you’re ready to make a genuine impact in the lives of animals and their families, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV to Rebecca Oldridge: becca@oathallvets.co.uk
