Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporately owned hospital in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic first opinion clinician for a full-time role. The position offers a manageable workload with shared weekend duties and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team equipped with advanced tools to provide excellent care for both companion animals and exotics.

Benefits

5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic first opinion clinician with a passion for surgery.
• Entry level position with opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Routine consultations and surgeries with clients and patients.
• Support from a skilled team and access to advanced tools.

Skills

Surgery

Client Care

Tools

Digital Radiography

Endoscopy

Dental Radiography

CT Scanner

Job description

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Base pay range

The Package

• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Job Description

Our Client is a corporately owned Hospital seeking to hire an enthusiastic first opinion clinician with a passion for surgery. This is a full-time role, offering 38 hours per week, spread over 4 days, with a set day off each week. Weekend duties are shared, with 1:10 long weekends (Saturday and Sunday), followed by the Monday off, and 1:10 short weekends (Saturday only). Out-of-hours responsibilities are limited to inpatients only, ensuring a manageable workload.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and highly skilled team. The role involves a variety of work, including routine consultations and surgeries, allowing you to build lasting relationships with clients and patients while enjoying a challenging caseload. Support will be provided to explore your interests and further develop your skills.

The practice is equipped with advanced tools like digital radiography, endoscopy, dental radiography, and an on-site CT scanner. The team includes certificate holders in surgery and medicine, with access to visiting specialists in cardiology (HeartVets), physiotherapy, and ophthalmology. The practice can handle a wide range of cases for both companion animals and exotics, including small mammals. Our nursing team supports the veterinary team with imaging, lump removal, and stage 1 dental scale and polishes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking to advance their career in a well-equipped, supportive environment that values professional development and client care.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services