Veterinary Surgeon | Up to £70,000 | Visa Support
26 William Prance Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5WR, United Kingdom
Are you a passionate and confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vet to join a friendly, well-established team based in South Devon! 🐾✨
🏥 About the Practice & Location:
Located in Plymouth, Devon, this role offers an incredible quality of life with stunning South Devon coastlines, beautiful beaches, and Dartmoor National Park right on your doorstep. 🌊⛰️
The practice combines the close-knit feel of a branch surgery with the support and facilities of a nearby 24/7 purpose-built hospital. 🏢 ✨
Equipment and facilities available include:
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3 Operating theatres (including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre) 🩺
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CT, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy 📸
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7 Consultation rooms, species-specific wards, and isolation facilities 🐱🐶
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Fully equipped in-house laboratory 🔬
👨⚕️ About the Role and Team:
This role is predominantly based in a branch setting, allowing you to build lasting relationships with clients and follow cases from start to finish. You’ll enjoy a diverse first-opinion caseload alongside opportunities to get involved with orthopaedics, laparoscopic procedures, and emergency & critical care cases. 🐕💉
You’ll be joining a collaborative team of 14 Vets and 25 RVNs/SVNs, supported by a dedicated Client Care Team. The team includes certificate holders in exotics, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and diagnostic imaging, as well as visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology. 🤝💙
Working Pattern:
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📅 Full-time: 4 days per week (typically 9am–7pm)
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⏱️ Part-time: Welcomed from 20 hours per week
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🔄 Weekend Rota: 1:5 (Sundays are emergency-only shifts)
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🚫 No additional OOH or on-call commitments!
🎯 About You (To Be Considered)
- A confident GP Vet who enjoys a good mix of consulting and surgery 🩺
- RCVS registration is essential 📜
- Please note: Due to the independent nature of the branch work, this role is not suitable for new graduates 🚫
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A team player keen to develop clinical interests or explore new ones 📚
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Vets with a specific interest in cardiology or dermatology are particularly encouraged to apply! ✨
💰 Benefits, Including Salary
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💵 Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
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🌴 6.6 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)
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🏥 Private medical insurance
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👶 Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy)
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💳 £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
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🎓 Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and training courses
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💼 BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees paid
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🚲 Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
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🛍️ Retail discounts and cashback offers
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🐾 Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
📩 How to Apply
To discuss this position in confidence, please get in touch with Luke Morris:
📧 Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com
📞 Phone: 01392 793 256
💬 WhatsApp: 07479 954133