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
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Hospital)
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Brighton vacancy details
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in a hospital setting? Looking for a fulfilling career in a busy hospital?
Look no further! We are thrilled to announce an opening for a dedicated RVN to join our dynamic team at our 24-hour hospital.
About us:
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. We have our large central Brighton hospital, plus 5 fully equipped branch practices and cover OOH for multiple other practices in the Brighton area.
The caseload will be varied, with both emergency and advanced medical cases referred to us from our five branch practices and local practices that we support.
Our purpose-built hospital has a range of high-tech equipment including CT scan, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We have dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation, and day procedure wards, with a fantastic nurse and support team to work alongside.
We have multiple certificate holders and team members with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise, including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. We run a full out-of-hours team alongside our day team at the hospital. We are committed to continuing the further development of our team members, with ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD.
Further information about our practice can be found in our flipbook: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/747982534/
About the role:
The caseload will be varied, with both emergency and advanced medical cases referred to us from our five branch practices and local practices that we support.
- Full-time, 4 days a week
- 1:8 Weekends and Monday off in-lieu
- Inhouse OOH team to handover to
The Area:
Our hospital is only a short walk from the town or equally you can enjoy a stroll along the sea front. Situated in a beautiful part of the country Brighton is well-known for being welcoming and diverse with a passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as well as for its historic landmarks. The South Downs National Park is close by and there really is something for everyone to enjoy in their free time!
There are great travel links with London only a one-hour train journey away and proximity to Gatwick airport.
Our ideal candidate would be….
- Someone who is experienced in a hospital environment and is confident managing a range of medical and surgical cases.
- Has excellent nursing and communication skills and demonstrates a keen interest to drive standards and support and develop a team
- Has a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing high-quality care to pets and their owners
- Demonstrates strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and can prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Possesses a high degree of attention to detail
- Has a commitment to ongoing professional development
Our fantastic range of benefits includes:
- Salary – £31,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
- 6 weeks holiday per year, including Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay
- RCVS and VDS fees covered, plus one other subscription
- £600 towards CPD and 3 days leave
- Employee discount
- Pension scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
…and many other VetPartners benefits!
If you are interested but not exactly sure if it’s a match for you, please get in touch and we can discuss any details.
To enquire about this role or to apply please email [email protected] or feel free to call us on 01273 692 257.
We’d love to hear from you!
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.
Veterinary Receptionist (Hospital)
Veterinary Receptionist – Brighton vacancy details
We are looking for a new colleague to join our warm and friendly team at our RCVS accredited, purpose-built Brighton Veterinary Hospital.
About us:
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. We have our large central Brighton hospital, plus 5 fully equipped branch practices and cover OOH for multiple other practices in the Brighton area.
The caseload will be varied, with both emergency and advanced medical cases referred to us from our five branch practices and local practices that we support.
Our purpose-built hospital has a range of high-tech equipment including CT scan, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We have dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation, and day procedure wards, with a fantastic nurse and support team to work alongside.
We have multiple certificate holders and team members with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise, including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. We run a full out-of-hours team alongside our day team at the hospital. We are committed to continuing the further development of our team members, with ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD.
Further information about our practice can be found in our flipbook: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/747982534/
About the role:
- Greet clients and visitors to the Practice in a friendly and helpful manner and provide high levels of customer care.
- Ensure client areas such as waiting room/bathroom are always clean and tidy.
- Answer the telephone promptly in accordance with Practice protocols. Directing calls to the appropriate department and person, taking detailed messages as required and ensure messages are passed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Make appointments and hospital bookings for clients according to practice policies.
- Ensure clients leave with medication prescribed and understand how and when to use this.
- Take payments from clients in accordance with Practice policy.
- To ensure provision of required documentation for consultations sessions such as client histories from other veterinary practices.
- To audit and maintain patient records.
- Liaise with dispensary staff regarding stock taking and replenishing drug and food stock.
- Process client orders in accordance with Practice policy.
- Process monthly vaccination reminders and client invoices.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of, charity account administration procedures and protocols.
- Update client communications as required.
- Deal with incoming and outgoing post and emails on a daily basis.
- Cashing up and reconciliation according to practice procedure.
- Undertake CPD and training as required.
- Ensure own safety, and the safety of others who may be affected by your actions
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.
- Proactive approach to supporting colleagues in training.
The Area:
Our hospital is only a short walk from the town or equally you can enjoy a stroll along the sea front. Situated in a beautiful part of the country Brighton is well-known for being welcoming and diverse with a passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as well as for its historic landmarks. The South Downs National Park is close by and there really is something for everyone to enjoy in their free time!
There are great travel links with London only a one-hour train journey away and proximity to Gatwick airport.
Our fantastic range of benefits includes:
- Health shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Company pension
If you are interested but not exactly sure if it’s a match for you, please get in touch and we can discuss any details.
To enquire about this role or to apply please email [email protected] or feel free to call us on 01273 692 257.
We’d love to hear from you!
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.
Veterinary Surgeon – Shoreham vacancy details
We are looking for a new colleague to join our warm and friendly team at our Shoreham branch.
About us:
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. We have our large central Brighton hospital, plus 5 fully equipped branch practices and cover OOH for multiple other practices in the Brighton area.
The caseload will be varied, with both emergency and advanced medical cases referred to us from our five branch practices and local practices that we support.
Our purpose-built hospital has a range of high-tech equipment including CT scan, ultrasound, digital x-ray, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We have dedicated cat, dog, exotic, isolation, and day procedure wards, with a fantastic nurse and support team to work alongside.
We have multiple certificate holders and team members with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise, including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. We run a full out-of-hours team alongside our day team at the hospital. We are committed to continuing the further development of our team members, with ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD.
Further information about our practice can be found in our flipbook: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/747982534/
About the role:
- Full-time – 4 days a week
- 1:5 Weekends and Monday off in-lieu
- Full inhouse OOH team to handover to
We are looking for an experienced and approachable team player who has an active interest in client care.
The Area:
Our hospital is only a short walk from the town or equally you can enjoy a stroll along the sea front. Situated in a beautiful part of the country Brighton is well-known for being welcoming and diverse with a passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as well as for its historic landmarks. The South Downs National Park is close by and there really is something for everyone to enjoy in their free time!
There are great travel links with London only a one-hour train journey away and proximity to Gatwick airport.
Our fantastic range of benefits includes:
- Salary of £45,000 – £58,000 depending on experience
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- 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
If you are interested but not exactly sure if it’s a match for you, please get in touch and we can discuss any details.
To enquire about this role or to apply please email Dr Celine Le Rochais, Clinical Director – [email protected] or feel free to call us on 01273 692 257.
We’d love to hear from you!
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.
