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Veterinary Surgeon - Exeter Vets for Pets

Up to £65,000 DOE | Flexible Hours | No OOH | Close to the coast

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a large variety of cases each day? If so, we’d love to welcome you to join us at Exeter Vets for Pets.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to become an integral part of our growing team. We’re able to accommodate either full time or part time hours to suit with weekends on a fair 1 in 4 rota. Importantly, there are no out-of-hours requirements, giving you a genuine work-life balance in the stunning city of Exeter.

Our long-standing established team of 4 vets are friendly & supportive with a good blend of surgical and medical bias. We deal with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases on a daily basis and have a visiting specialist orthopaedic and ultrasonographer to support more challenging cases. Our strong nursing team are experienced with certificate holders in anaesthesia and dentistry. You’ll be working in a light, spacious and air‑conditioned environment with access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including digital x‑ray, new IM 3 dental machine and digital dental x‑ray.

You’ll be supported by a passionate and friendly team who are committed to delivering exceptional standards of pet care.

If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your veterinary career with a rural or seaside lifestyle, this could be the perfect opportunity. We’re on the edge of town with easy access to the city but also a short drive to rural Devon, close to Dartmoor and Exmouth beach. There’s plenty to enjoy in your downtime, from coastal walks and family‑friendly attractions to the busier city life of Exeter city centre.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to make their mark and help grow the practice further. Ideally, you will:

• Be RCVS‑registered with experience in small animal practice
• Be confident with routine procedures, both surgical and medical
• Bring excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues alike
• Enjoy working as part of a team while being comfortable with sole charge when required
• Have (or be keen to develop) a specific area of interest – we’re happy to support certificates and further study

We believe in looking after our colleagues just as well as we do our patients. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Generous CPD allowance with support for certificate study
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (increasing with service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Career development opportunities within a supportive network
• Access to colleague wellbeing programmes and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
• Exclusive colleague rewards and discounts across the wider Pets at Home Group

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a practice recently taken over by new JVP who aims to develop a positive and enjoyable working culture, giving you the freedom to influence its future direction and make a genuine impact in the local community. With excellent facilities, a supportive employer, and the charm of both a rural & coastal lifestyle, this role offers the best of all worlds.

So, whether you’re looking for your next challenge, want to pursue a certificate, or simply want a rewarding veterinary role with great balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and come help us build something special at Exeter Vets for Pets.

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team via email; COVet@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!