Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – 6 Month Fixed Term
We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Otter Vets, East Devon. This is a 6‑month maternity cover opportunity with relocation allowance up to £5,000.
Responsibilities include first‑opinion work, small animal consults, and surgical caseload – with possible sole charge duties. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues. The practice offers flexible shift patterns, including part‑time options, and a typical full‑time schedule of 10 hours across 4 days per week plus 1‑4 Saturday mornings.
Our practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to local communities. We operate from two branches, one in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and the other in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon.
Benefits
* Up to 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee well‑being
* Non‑accidental injury support
* £1,250 CPD allowance
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia
* Access to Vetlexicon, online encyclopaedia provider
* Research funding eligibility for all Vets & Nurses
* £1,000 per annum Care Fund contribution
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fee
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway discounts and cashback from numerous retailers
* Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer
* Discounted staff pet care
About Us
We participate in a variety of local charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings and Christmas stalls. You will join a supportive team of veterinary, nursing and administrative colleagues who work across both sites.
Diversity and Inclusion
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, including a Disability Awareness Training.
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