Veterinary Surgeon - PLYMOUTH
Small Animal VetPermanent
PLYMOUTH, Devon
Job Description
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a busy, well-established charitable small animal hospital in Plymouth, where you will manage a varied and challenging caseload. The role will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to develop surgical skills, gain exposure to interesting cases and make a meaningful difference to pets and their owners.
Key Details
- Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent position.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Duties: Varied medical, surgical and emergency caseload, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and general medicine.
- Salary: £45,269–£60,062 per annum, including allowances, depending on experience.
Why You'll Love This Role
You will have the chance to work within a supportive hospital environment that offers excellent hands-on surgical experience and a broad medical caseload. The role also provides structured clinical development, with annual skills reviews to support progression in line with your growing expertise.
About the Role
You will work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, managing a diverse range of medical, surgical and emergency cases. The caseload includes soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry and more complex emergency procedures.
Alongside surgical work, you will be involved in ophthalmology, dermatology and general medicine. This will create a balanced day-to-day workload across consultations, diagnostics and surgery.
The role will suit a pragmatic, adaptable and welfare-focused Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in a busy, fast-paced hospital setting. Strong communication skills, computer literacy and a collaborative approach are also important.
Applicants must be MRCVS registered and committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care. At least 12 months' UK small animal practice experience is desirable.
About the Practice
This is a charitable small animal hospital with a busy, established clinical environment and a strong focus on in-house surgical work. The hospital provides exposure to a wide range of procedures and challenging cases, supporting the development of clinical confidence and surgical expertise.
Working in Plymouth
Plymouth offers a coastal city setting in Devon with access to a wide range of amenities and transport connections across the South West. For a Veterinary Surgeon, it provides the opportunity to work in a sizeable urban area while remaining within reach of surrounding towns and rural communities, which can support a varied clinical background and accessible commuting options.
Benefits
- CPD allowance of £1,000 and five CPD days annually.
- Extensive internal training programmes.
- Discounted attendance at BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- Annual leave of 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
- Option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave.
- Three additional paid days off annually, comprising a Wellbeing Day, Celebration Day and Volunteering Day.
- Paid RCVS registration fees where applicable.
- Employer pension contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%.
- Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
- Private medical cover.
- 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme through AXA Health.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect?
You will manage a varied medical, surgical and emergency caseload. This includes soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and general medicine.
Is this a permanent position?
Yes. This is a full-time, permanent Veterinary Surgeon role.
What experience is required?
Applicants must be MRCVS registered. At least 12 months' UK small animal practice experience is desirable.
Will I have opportunities for development?
Yes. The role includes structured clinical development, annual skills reviews, a CPD allowance of £1,000 and five CPD days each year.
What salary is offered?
The salary is £45,269–£60,062 per annum, including allowances, depending on experience.
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a varied hospital role with strong clinical development, please apply or enquire for further information.
Job Reference No: JN-35977
Job location
PLYMOUTH, Devon
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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