Vet Surgeon

Gardner Llewelyn; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary agency in Plymouth is seeking an ambitious vet to join their well-established team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload from routine health checks to complex surgeries. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of GP skills and engage well with both animals and clients. This position offers flexibility, with a minimum of 30 hours a week, no out-of-hours obligations, and a competitive salary package of up to £60k. Additional benefits include a generous holiday allowance and a relocation package.

Benefits

Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory private healthcare

Life assurance 4 x annual salary

Generous CPD allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation package for accommodation costs

Qualifications

• Confident vet with a wide range of general practice skills.
• Able to work in sole charge and communicate effectively.
• Possess a warm and friendly demeanor towards both animals and people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine health consults and complex medical cases.
• Perform surgeries and follow-up care.
• Manage a busy schedule while ensuring patient care.

Skills

Broad range of GP skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Confident in sole charge

Job description

We have an unmissable opportunity for an ambitious vet to join our friendly team in our well‑established and busy practice.

About Us

The practice is well run by the Clinical Lead Vet, supported by their Head Nurse who is a Clinical Coach, and a team who are all committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the heart of the community. They offer a fantastic location to work, as well as a spacious practice boasting some state‑of‑the‑art equipment and plenty of onsite parking.

About You

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for a confident vet with a broad range of GP skills, someone comfortable in sole charge, and a great communicator and team player. A people person as well as an animal person, you’ll have the opportunity to work with an exceptionally welcoming team dedicated to providing excellent veterinary care.

What You’ll Do

With a varied caseload, your days will involve anything from routine health consults to complex medical cases and surgery, with plenty of opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. Days are busy but they are also well structured with consults given 15 minutes as standard, and time for breaks, admin, and lunch all factored into your day.

Flexibility

We offer flexible hours, and you can choose to join us on a full or part‑time basis depending on your needs and preferences. This role will ideally cover a minimum of 30 hours a week, preferably including 1 in 3 Saturdays but with no OOH! If you’re looking for something a bit different, we do encourage you to get in touch as finding the right person is what’s important to us.

What We’re Offering

• Salary up to £60k depending on experience.
• Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• No OOH.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Contributory private healthcare.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary.
• Generous CPD allowance including funding towards certificates.
• Cycle to work scheme.

And There’s More!

A relocation package including costs towards accommodation is also available to the right candidate. So, there’s no barrier to taking up this great opportunity and making the most of life in or near the lively maritime city of Plymouth, with its famous gin distillery, shops and theatres, and within easy reach of some of the UK’s finest beaches and national parks.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Jonathan Lewis at:

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to explore new opportunities today – then get in touch.

About Gardner Llewelyn

Gardner Llewelyn are a three‑time award‑winning agency in 2015/16/17 and supply Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to the Veterinary profession on a permanent basis throughout the whole UK. We have been a carbon zero company since 2013 and pride ourselves on being an ethical and responsible.