Senior Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon
Lingfield Equine Vets | Felbridge, Surrey | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Lingfield Equine Vets is an independent, progressive equine practice based in Felbridge, Surrey, with a well-established reputation for clinical excellence and exceptional client care across Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. We are sad to be replacing a greatly valued and highly regarded member of our orthopaedic team who is relocating abroad.
We are seeking an experienced, orthopaedically driven Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and highly skilled clinical team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who thrives on complex orthopaedic caseload and is passionate about advancing standards of equine surgery. You will join a dedicated team of ambulatory vets, advanced practitioners, and specialists across both medicine and orthopaedics, with the full support of our nursing and administrative staff.
Our purpose-built clinic and facilities include:
• A dedicated elective surgery operating theatre
• Purpose-built clinic with advanced investigation spaces
• A multidisciplinary team including medicine and orthopaedic specialists and advanced practitioners
• Shockwave, therapeutic laser, surgical laser, endoscope, ultrasound
• Lameness Locator
Key Responsibilities
• Further develop the orthopaedic service, including clinic-based caseload and complex lameness workups
• Perform, support and/or facilitate a range of elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures
• Support and mentor colleagues and students, including involvement with clinical development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to advancing clinical standards and best practice protocols
About You
We are seeking a vet who is:
• RCVS-registered, with an established background in equine orthopaedic diagnostics
• Confident in managing complex lameness cases
• An excellent communicator with a positive, collaborative approach
• Passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care
What We Offer
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 5 day working week with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional memberships: BEVA, RCVS and VDS
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further qualifications
• Out-of-hours on-call responsibility is part of the role; our rota is supported by a dedicated out-of-hours emergency service
• An inclusive working environment with specialist and advanced practitioner colleagues across medicine and orthopaedics
• A friendly, supportive team where your expertise is genuinely valued
Location
Our purpose-built practice is located in Felbridge, Surrey, on the Surrey/Sussex border — surrounded by beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of Gatwick, London, and excellent road and rail links across the Southeast.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated equine vet looking for a genuinely outstanding senior role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Rachel Atherton: Rachel@lingfieldequinevets.com
Or visit our website (www.lingfieldequinevets.com) for more information about the practice.