Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Devon
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000-£58,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2766
Published: 22 days ago

We are working with a well-established, multi-branch veterinary practice on the Devon/North Cornwall border, which is looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with at least 1 year of post-graduate experience who is looking to work in a well-equipped, supportive, and progressive practice with a strong emphasis on clinical development and career progression.

The Role

  • Full-time position with a 4-day working week
  • Shared Saturday rota with a regular day off in return
  • 1 in 8 weekends on call (with Monday off post-weekend)
  • Maximum of 4 nights on-call per 4-week period (2 included for a worked weekend)
  • Salary starting from £38,000, increasing with experience

About the Practice
This highly regarded practice operates across four modern, well-equipped branches, each offering advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities. The main hospital is the central hub for inpatient care and OOH cases, supported by a dedicated nursing team.

  • Hospital facilities – Centralised inpatient care with full nursing support
  • Well-equipped clinics – Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, endoscopy, and laparoscopy
  • Clinical freedom – Ability to work up cases fully with the support of an experienced team
  • Collaborative team – Includes certificate holders in medicine, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, exotics, and behaviour
  • Specialist support – Peripatetic surgical, medical, and oncology consultants

What’s on Offer

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
  • RCVS, VDS, BVA & one additional membership paid
  • £1,750 CPD budget & 5 CPD days
  • Structured career progression, with certificate funding encouraged
  • Regular performance development reviews, linked to salary and career growth
  • Health insurance & Health Shield
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
  • Exclusive discounts

This is a brilliant opportunity for a vet looking to develop their clinical skills in a busy and well-supported environment, with excellent career progression opportunities and a strong focus on patient care.

If you are interested in joining this fantastic team send over a CV via APPLY or email Sophie for a confidential chat on sophie@lloydandcowan.com