At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly team as a Veterinary Surgeon, focusing on quality care for small animals.
- Company: A close-knit veterinary practice in beautiful Devon with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, 5.6 weeks holiday, life assurance, and CPD support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, short shifts, and only 1 in 4 weekends required.
- Why this job: Enjoy clinical freedom and a balanced work/life schedule while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience preferred but personality and passion are key!
The predicted salary is between 47138 - 57613 £ per year.
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
Type of Work: Vet Surgeon
Job Details:
We have an unmissable opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our clients friendly team! They are a close-knit, collaborative team with a great sense of humour and complete clinical freedom. You'll be joining a team made up of 2 vets, who have 19 and 10 years' of experience, 4 nurses, 1 student nurse, 2 veterinary care assistants, 3 receptionists and 1 practice manager. They are looking for someone who aims to be a good all-round GP with a surgical bias but all interests would be considered for the right candidate. They prioritise personality over experience although some experience would come in handy. They focus on making sure they have an excellent quality of work rather than quantity and have an average of only 12 consults per vet per day with a reasonable procedural load.
Ideally this is a full-time role, however they will also consider part time applicants. Our client has short shifts and a reasonable workload to allow for a life outside of work. Shifts run from either 08:30-16:30 or 11:00-19:30 and there will be 3 early shifts for every 2 late shifts. Only 1 in 4 weekends will be required, with time off in lieu for the hours worked. You'll get every 4th Friday off and every 4th Monday will be a half day. 8am-7pm are considered paid work hours at the weekend, although you're only expected to be in the practice 08:30-14:00 on Saturday, only coming in in addition to this if there are emergency callouts. They also make sure dedicated admin time is scheduled into the work rota to further allow you to have an excellent work/life balance.
Package:
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Paid Memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- CPD encouraged including support towards certificates or equivalent
Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Devon, England in Exeter employer: The Vet Service
The Vet Service is an exceptional employer, offering a modern and supportive environment for experienced Vet Surgeons. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible rotas, and access to advanced medical equipment, employees can thrive both professionally and personally. The commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that team members are continually growing in their careers while contributing to the wellbeing of animals in the community.
