Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Devon is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to contribute to the future of Powderham Vets. This role offers a financial package up to £100,000, with benefits including bonuses and relocation support. The ideal candidate should be capable of driving clinical excellence and collaborate effectively. Our clinics provide modern facilities with an emphasis on team wellbeing and work-life balance in a beautiful coastal setting.

Benefits

Up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Up to £8,000 relocation bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance of £1250

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon needed.
• Ability to implement Care Frameworks for clinical excellence.
• Experience with sustainable practice protocols.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Care Frameworks to standardise clinical excellence.
• Driving sustainable practice protocols and clinical team development.
• Building collaborative bridges between multi-site practices and referral partners.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

CT Scanner

Advanced ultrasound

Digital x-ray

Endoscopy

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Exciting Reopening of Powderham Vets

Financial Package up to £100,000

Location: Devon, UK

Hours: Full-time or part-time (20-40 hours/week)

Practice Group: Powderham Vets (closely aligned with Kingsteignton Vets and South Devon Veterinary Hospital)

Exciting Opportunity To Shape The Future Of Powderham Vets

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to play a leading role in shaping the future of this growing practice. This is a fantastic chance to help shape our future and bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life.

Elevate Your Career

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation bonus if you're looking to relocate to the area
• Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
• Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary
• Concierge support with the relocation process
• Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Ready For The Next Step In Your Career?

You'll have the opportunity to influence the development of services and clinical direction, with autonomy to bring fresh, evidence-led ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Care Frameworks to standardise clinical excellence
• Clinical Governance, auditing, and promoting Quality Improvement
• Driving sustainable practice protocols and clinical team development
• Building collaborative bridges between multi-site practices and referral partners

Modern Facilities & Supportive Network

The Powderham sites are well equipped, and you'll have the benefit of working alongside the wider group - with access to:

• CT Scanner
• Advanced ultrasound and imaging suite
• Dental and digital x-ray
• Endoscopy and in-house lab
• 24-hour hospital support from South Devon Veterinary Hospital

We actively encourage clinical interests and referrals within the group - supporting your continued professional growth and development

A Work/Life Balance That Works for You

Flexible rota: Full-time preferred (40 hours/week), but open to part-time (24-40 hours/week)

Protected breaks & OOHs covered by our dedicated provider

Time off in lieu for weekend work

We want you to enjoy your work, your time off - and everything Devon has to offer.

A Team That Cares for You

Our close-knit, PSS-accredited practices have served the community for over 30 years, and we're proud that many of our team members have stayed with us long-term. We're committed to a culture of support, openness, and continuous improvement - and we're always open to new ideas for clinical excellence and team wellbeing. Working closely with South Devon Vet Hospital and Kingsteignton Vets means you'll be well supported, can utilise all facilities and knowledge as well as sharing cases between the group.

Live Where Others Holiday

With Dartmoor and the coast on your doorstep, this is a dream location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, from paddleboarding and wild swimming to hiking, cycling, or just unwinding on the beach. Whether you're relocating or already lucky enough to live locally, we can help you settle in.

What's Next?

Still reading - why not click apply? You will be contacted by Maizie, our Talent Partner, who will guide you through our recruitment process and answer any questions you may have about this opportunity.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• RCVS fees
• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice