Small Animal Vet

Seymour (Totnes); Totnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading RCVS award-winning veterinary practice as a Small Animal Vet in Totnes. Offering a competitive salary, a generous welcome bonus, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development, this position promises both rewarding work and a fulfilling lifestyle in beautiful Devon.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Performance bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Need to cover both Totnes and Paignton branches.
• Driving licence required.
• Support for further studies and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical and consulting shifts.
• Manage client expectations with empathy.
• Develop and mentor veterinary students.

Skills

Experience as Sole Charge Vet

Empathy in customer service

Ability to develop and mentor students

Education

Veterinary degree

Certificate holder (preferable)

Job description

Small Animal Vet at Seymour Vets, Totnes - Up to £65,000 per annum and up to £3,000 welcome bonus!

• Up to £65,000 per annum and up to £3,000 welcome bonus (prorated)
• RCVS Award winning practice for diagnostic imaging
• State of the art imaging facilities
• Opportunity to become certificate holder

Seymour Vets boasts a state of the art imaging suite and holds an RCVS Outstanding status diagnostic services.

The practice are searching for an experienced Small Animal Vet to join them for 37 hours per week in their Totnes and Paignton branch for a mix of surgical and consulting shifts.

You will have experience in being the Sole Charge Vet and ability to develop and mentor students. The ability to adapt to varying client basis and manage expectations with an empathetic approach is a key aspect in ensuring our customer service excellence.

The successful candidate will need to cover both Totnes and Paignton branches, therefore a driving licence is a must.

Ideally, you will be a certificate holder but we will support and encourage your development in this also.

Why Devon?
Totnes is a vibrant market town in the heart of the South Hams, surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a short drive from the coast and Dartmoor National Park. The town is known for its independent spirit, welcoming community, and fantastic food and arts scene. Living in Devon offers an excellent quality of life - whether you're into hiking, surfing, exploring historic towns, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, it's a fantastic place to put down roots.

In return we offer:

• Up to £3,000 Welcome bonus (prorated)
• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional 4 weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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