Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Albert Cottage Veterinary Clinic; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pet healthcare facility located near Plymouth is seeking a Small Animal Vet to join a friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will have experience in surgery, manage their own caseload, and benefit from a funded CPD allowance. Enjoy a work-life balance with 6.6 weeks' holiday, private medical insurance, and other perks. This role offers no OOH work, ensuring a healthy work routine.

Benefits

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Qualifications

• Looking for a vet with interest or experience in surgery.
• CPD is strongly supported with a funded allowance.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of six Vets supporting surgical and clinical needs.
• Manage your own caseload with support from the nursing team.

Skills

Interest/Experience in Surgery

Veterinary Skills

Job description

Overview

Salary Up To £70,000 FTE DOE

We’re looking for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly, supportive team in a busy, well-established practice located just 10 minutes from the A38 and Plymouth. The practice is ideally situated for coast, moorland and Plymouth city so wether you want to spend your spare time surfing, sailing, swimming, hiking, shopping or nightclubbing it is all here and we have the friends to keep you company at hand.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

About Us

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

We’re happy to discuss full time or part time hours to suit the right candidate. A shared rota that is fairly divided with a good mix that can be adapted to fit in with special requests at short notice if needed. No OOH, just one saturday morning in 4/5 that a half day can be taken or added into your weekly hours.

Our single-site practice has a close-knit team with long-standing staff and a genuinely welcoming, family-like atmosphere. We’re fully equipped, and we strongly encourage career development and clinical freedom. You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, with excellent support from nearby referral centres when needed. You’ll also be backed by our amazing, experienced nursing team, most of whom have been with us for years and provide outstanding support every day.

Responsibilities

Be part of a team of six Vets as we work together to support surgical and clinical needs. The ideal candidate will have an interest/experience in surgery to help support the two team members with whom we work closely. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload with strong support from the nursing team and nearby referral centres when required.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a vet with an interest/experience in surgery. CPD is strongly supported with a funded CPD allowance and regular local CPD events, plus encouragement to pursue areas of interest.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits focused on work-life balance and professional development:

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.