Position
We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Otter Vets. You will be completing 1st opinion work to include small animal consults and surgical caseload, which may include elements of sole charge. There is an opportunity available for mentoring junior colleagues. Flexible shifts that work for you – we are happy to consider part‑time applicants and look at a rota that works for you.
Typically, our full‑time vets work 10 hours across 4 days per week with 1:4 Saturday mornings. Work/life balance is important to us, so we are excited to offer a shift pattern that fits around you. Our practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to our local clients in the surrounding communities.
Relocating to the area? We have two branches, one based in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and another in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon. We participate in a variety of local charity events. Our team takes part in events such as running a fun dog show, coffee mornings, and Christmas stalls. You will be joining a supportive team of veterinary, nursing and administrative colleagues who work across both sites. We can also offer a relocation allowance to help you when you move, or support you with recommendations on the area.
Benefits
* Up to 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non‑accidental injury support
* Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance
* 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fee
* Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Diversity & Inclusion
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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