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Job Title


Senior Small Animal Vet


Company : CVS Group UK


Location : Horsham, West Sussex


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Small Animal Vet at Farthings Group - Up to 83,400 DOE and up to 5,000 relocation package or welcome bonus! Farthings is a two site practice based in the historical towns of Horsham and Billingshurst, it is within an hour train ride to London and around 45 minutes to the seaside. Situated between the North and South Downs, it creates great opportunity for outdoor life and boasts excellent dog walking locations. The practice is well established with 10 FTE vets and a generous 19 FTE RVNs. The practice can offer a varied caseload with it''s clients, and have a high percentage dedicated to the Healthy Pet Club and a high standard of care for their pets. We are looking for a confident and experienced Small Animal Vet to join our team here at Farthings Veterinary Group as our Senior Vet. Working alongside our Clinical Director Karen you will lead and drive clinical standards in the practice while also providing support to our Junior team members. We require you to be an excellent teacher and mentor to our junior colleagues as they master more basic surgical procedures. In return they can refer you all the complicated stuff to satisfy your enthusiasm and desire to continue to develop your skills. For this role we have full time 40 hours a week available but are happy to discuss flexible working options to suit you as well. So where will you be working? Farthings is a two site small animal practice based in Horsham and Billingshurst. We have excellent travel links to both the coast and to London should you ever tire of the wonderful rural locality. In return we can offer excellent work life balance, as well as: Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS) CPD and further studies encouraged. Your learning and clinical growth is important to us! 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme Long Service Holiday receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS Workplace pension scheme Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters! Maternity/Adoption Pay 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories! Discounted pet treatments Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most Performance bonus scheme Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) Internal career progression and transfers available with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to. Feel free to contact Leanne Walker at leanne.walker@cvsvets.com for more information or apply today