Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Devon 🌊🐾

£75,000 | 4-Day Week | NO Sundays | Leadership Opportunity | Coastal Lifestyle

Fancy swapping the commute for coastal views? 🌊

GVC are assisting an established practice in a beautiful coastal location on the English Riviera, where you can enjoy a genuinely enviable lifestyle alongside a rewarding veterinary career.

With a harbour, beaches and stunning coastal scenery on your doorstep, this is a role that offers much more than just a great job. You’ll also have excellent links to Exeter and Plymouth, with Cornwall within easy driving distance perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors, exploring the South West and making the most of their days off.

🐾 The Role

The practice is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team and help shape the future of the practice.

You’ll work alongside experienced Vets and a team of experienced RVNs, taking a key role in supporting the clinical team, developing the practice and helping create an environment where vets can thrive.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and support the existing veterinary team
• Help develop and grow the practice
• Mentor and support junior vets as the team expands
• Encourage clinical development and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with the other Vets and experienced nursing team
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Influence the future direction of the practice

💙 About You

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to take the next step into leadership.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a small animal practice
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing others
• Good communication and leadership skills
• A collaborative approach to veterinary care
• The enthusiasm to help a practice continue to grow

Most importantly, you’ll want to be part of a team and have a real say in developing the practice.

🌴 The Lifestyle

Let's be honest… the location is a pretty big perk!

Imagine finishing a four-day working week and heading straight to the beach, grabbing a coffee overlooking the harbour or exploring the South West on your days off.

With Exeter and Plymouth within easy reach, Cornwall on your doorstep and the English Riviera surrounding you, this could be the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a career move and a lifestyle change.

✨ The Package

• £75,000 salary
• 4-day working week
• NO Sundays
• Leadership and clinical development opportunity
• Experienced nursing team
• Supportive Branch Partner
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior vets
• Excellent coastal location
• Great access to Exeter, Plymouth and Cornwall

📩 Interested?

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make your mark, while enjoying one of the South West’s most beautiful locations, I’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Stephanie at GVC for a confidential chat and more information.
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069