Veterinary surgeon - small animal

Salary up to £60,000 DOE

Market Vets are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and welcoming team in North Devon. This is a two‑site practice, and while you’ll be primarily based in Barnstaple, there will be occasional support needed at the South Molton branch.

A Role with Real Variety

This is a small animal role, but as a practice caring for small animals, farms and even local zoos, there’s plenty of opportunity to broaden your experience. Alongside a varied small animal caseload, there is the option to get involved in zoo work for those with an interest.

Your days will offer a great balance of consultations and surgery, with procedures ranging from routine through to ECC work ensuring no two days feel the same. There is also real scope to follow your own clinical interests.

Well Equipped and Well Supported

The practice is fully equipped with an in‑house laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dental radiography, therapeutic K‑laser and multiparameter monitoring in theatre.

You’ll be joining a highly supportive team of 12 vets and 13 RVNs, alongside a dedicated client care team and Practice Director. With a certificate holder in exotics already in the team, and a wide range of interests including orthopaedics, dentistry and farm work, this is a great environment to learn and develop. Support for further study or certificates is actively encouraged.

A Team at the Heart of the Community

Community is a big part of life at Market Vets. The team regularly run pop‑up clinics every fortnight in Torrington and Lynton, helping to make veterinary care accessible across North Devon.

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

This is a full‑time role of 40 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days. There is a shared weekend rota and on‑call commitment until 7pm of 1:5, after which a dedicated out‑of‑hours provider takes over. We can also consider part‑time applications.

Life in Barnstaple and North Devon

Barnstaple offers the perfect blend of coastal and countryside living. With beautiful beaches like Saunton Sands and Woolacombe nearby, as well as Exmoor National Park on your doorstep, it’s ideal for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The town itself has a welcoming community feel and excellent transport links, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work‑life balance:
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing:
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• Development:
  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships:
  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
• Colleague Benefits:
  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to £60,000 DOE