Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Welcome bonus

Private medical insurance

Professional memberships

CPD allowances

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted treatments for pets

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Plymouth is seeking an engaged Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role involves working in a modern, 24/7 hospital, managing various cases from routine consultations to emergency care. With outstanding facilities and a supportive environment, you'll have opportunities for professional development and specialisation. Competitive salary up to £65,000, relocation allowance and welcome bonus are offered. The position supports a balanced mix of consults and surgeries, with a focus on high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary surgeon with experience in consultations and surgeries.
• Ability to work in a busy hospital environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care in a hospital environment.
• Manage a caseload from routine to emergency situations.
• Engage in surgeries and consultations.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Emergency and critical care

Consultation

Surgery

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000

Plymouth Vets is a modern, purpose-built 24/7 hospital looking for an engaged Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and progressive team. This is an opportunity to work in a hospital environment where collaboration, case continuity and high clinical standards sit at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital environment with a caseload spanning from routine consultations through to emergency and critical care.
• See cases through from start to finish in a referral-accepting hospital.
• Contribute to a team with in-house specialists and support ongoing patient care across sites as needed.
• Participate in a balanced mix of consults and surgery across the week.
• Engage in opportunities to develop areas of clinical interest where possible.
• Support Out of Hours emergency critical work for local practices through the hospital's dedicated OOH team (at Derriford Hospital) as applicable.

Facilities and Practice

• Outstanding facilities including digital and dental X-ray, CT scanner, laparoscopy, endoscopy, advanced imaging and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.
• Accept referrals from the local area.
• Time split across the main site and three branch surgeries, with a large reception, seven consult rooms, a central prep area with three theatres (including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre), a dental suite, X-ray and CT rooms, multiple wards, isolation, office space, a vet library, staff facilities and meeting spaces.

Working Pattern

• Full-time hours are 40 per week over four days, typically 9am-7pm; part-time applications over 20 hours also considered.
• 1:5 full weekend rota at the hospital, with Sundays being sole charge for emergencies only.
• No additional out-of-hours or on-call work.

Team and Development

• Team of 14 vets, supported by 25 RVNs and SVNs and a dedicated client care team.
• Vets range from new graduates to those with over 15 years experience; certificates held in exotics, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and diagnostics, with others pursuing further certificates.
• Support for further certificates is actively encouraged; visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology.

Recognition and Community

• Recognised as Burgess Excel Award winner and Gold Standard Rabbit practice.
• Work with charities including the PDSA, RSPCA and the Monkey Sanctuary.

Life in and Around Plymouth

Relocating to Plymouth offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to the sea, Dartmoor National Park, Cornwall and Devon’s coastline and vibrant city life, culture, and transport links.

What We Offer and Corporate Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional benefits and a range of wellbeing, development and professional memberships; details include private medical insurance, EAP, enhanced family-friendly policies, CPD allowances, certificate support, and access to continual development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution, cycle-to-work and green car schemes, voluntary benefits, and discounts with retailers.
• Discounted treatment for own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice and other staff benefits.

Note

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