New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice, South Devon

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in South Devon is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and skilled team. This role is ideal for new graduates, offering experience in small animal practice with opportunities for career development. The practice promotes a supportive culture with excellent facilities and a varied caseload, including some exotic patients. Competitive salary, flexible rota, and generous benefits including CPD support and 5 weeks holiday make this an attractive position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible rota (4- or 5-day weeks)

5 weeks holiday + birthday off

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS fees & VDS cover paid

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on veterinary fees

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Open to new graduates looking for a supportive first step in their veterinary career.

Responsibilities

• Consultations and case work-ups.
• Routine surgeries and dentals.
• Basic imaging.
• Opportunities to support a local animal welfare charity.

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, independent small animal practice located across Torquay, Newton Abbot & Teignmouth. This role is open to new graduates who are looking for a supportive first step in their veterinary career.

You’ll gain experience in all areas of small animal practice, including:

• 🩺 Consultations & case workups
• 🔪 Routine surgeries & dentals
• 📸 Basic imaging
• ❤️ Opportunities to support a local animal welfare charity

Consultations are run by appointment only (except emergencies), giving you time to focus on building confidence and delivering high‑quality care. All surgical work is carried out at the main site, where you’ll have access to excellent facilities and the latest diagnostic equipment.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a friendly, approachable, and highly skilled team with a wealth of experience. The practice is proud of its supportive culture, where collaboration, learning, and professional development are at the heart of everything they do.

The nursing team is exceptionally experienced, with over 50 combined years of knowledge to share, making this the ideal place for a new graduate to thrive. With a varied caseload that even includes some exotic patients 🐍🐇, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to broaden your skills and interests while being supported at every step.

Benefits

• 💷 Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 🐾 Exciting caseload including small animals & some exotics
• 📈 Clear support for career development & CPD
• ⚖️ Great work‑life balance – flexible rota (4- or 5‑day weeks)
• 📅 Shared Saturday & Bank Holiday rota only
• 🌙 No OOH after 7pm – time to enjoy South Devon’s coastline & countryside
• 🏖️ 5 weeks holiday + your birthday off
• 📚 Generous CPD allowance to help you grow
• 📝 RCVS fees & VDS cover paid
• 👩🏫 VetGDP & 1:1 graduate mentoring for ongoing support
• 🚴 Cycle to work scheme
• 🐶 Staff discounts on veterinary fees
• 🅿️ Free on‑site parking