Careers and Vacancies
We’re always open to hearing from qualified vets, nurses and support team professionals who are interested in joining our practice.
Based in and around the vibrant beach city of Brighton, our first-opinion and referral veterinary practice has been supporting local clients and their pets for many years.
Development opportunities
Whether you’re interested in emergency and critical care, surgery, exotics, referral services or routine veterinary care, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue your passions.
Our clinical teams run regular lunch and learn sessions, and we encourage and fund further qualifications and certificates.
Well equipped surgeries
We’re fortunate to have high quality facilities across our veterinary hospital in Brighton and branches in Lewes, Portslade, Shoreham, Telscombe and Woodingdean.
These include our CT scanner, ultrasound machines, endoscopes, hospitalisation and ventilation equipment and in-house laboratory for diagnostic testing and wet biochemistry.
Our team spirit
Our inclusive team is incredibly diverse in terms of experience and backgrounds, which not only enhances how we function but also makes our practice an enjoyable and dynamic place to work in.
We have a wellness team who promote wellness throughout the business, and each team member has access to the Cycle to Work scheme and the opportunity to take a paid volunteering day every year.
Our welcoming community is actively involved with the local cultural scene, whether we’re attending concerts, heading to the beach festival or supporting Pride weekend.
Being part of the VetPartners group also means that we can offer fantastic perks such as the Health Shield health cash plan, our Clinical Board, a large central support team, personal development plans and much more.
For a confidential, informal chat about our availability, get in touch.
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.
Current vacancies
Veterinary Surgeon (Lewes and Woodingdean branches)
Lewes and Woodingdean branches
Veterinary Surgeon – vacancy details
Looking for a community-based role with the support, expertise and energy of a larger practice?
Coastway Veterinary Group are looking to welcome a new member to our fabulous team to work across two of our lovely branches in East Sussex.
We’re a large, RCVS accredited practice boasting 5 fully equipped branch practices plus our large central Brighton hospital. We also run the region’s biggest emergency vet service.
Coastway Vets has been providing outstanding care to the region’s pets for 45 years and our fantastic team of passionate professionals is dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.
The Role:
We’re offering a full-time position (with flexible working considered) split between our Lewes and Woodingdean branches, situated only 8 miles apart.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident vet with excellent communication skills and the experience to run a branch independently. You’ll have the chance to shape and grow our client base while enjoying the backing of a larger, collaborative veterinary group.
This role provides variety, autonomy and is ideal for a vet who enjoys providing a warm, personal service and building strong client relationships.
** Salary – up to £60,000 dependent on experience**
Your Week at a Glance:
- 2–3 days at our Lewes branch – consulting and some routine operations
- 2–3 mornings at our Woodingdean branch – consulting only
- Every other Saturday morning at our Lewes branch
- 1:15 second on-call rota to support our night and weekend team
At both branches you will have sole charge and manage your own cases, offering independence but with the reassurance of a friendly wider team and support from our Brighton hospital when needed.
The Team:
At Coastway you’ll be part of our close-knit team who strive to ensure we deliver the best every single day!
We love to give back, and we actively engage with our local community and support various charities. Last year, our team organised a charity walk, cleaned a local park pond, participated in the Lewes raft race, joined the Pride parade, and launched a pet food bank collection.
We’re proud of our culture – and our Head Nurse sums it up perfectly:
“We are a small, friendly, supportive team.
There is a great team atmosphere which is appreciated by our lovely clients.
There is usually lots of laughter.”
The Area:
Our branches in the beautiful historic town of Lewes and the charming village of Woodingdean have a real sense of community. Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park and just a short drive from the vibrant City of Brighton and Hove, their location offers a fantastic blend of rural tranquillity and urban convenience.
There are great travel links from Brighton – with London only a one-hour train journey away and proximity to Gatwick airport.
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer an excellent range of benefits including (pro rata):
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD allowance per annum – ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD
- Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
We work hard to be a great place to work and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.
Join us and be a part of our success.
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Jackie Carter, Practice Manager – [email protected]
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.
