Veterinary surgeon

Part‑Time Veterinary Surgeon - North Devon

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, experienced team in beautiful North Devon.

This is a part‑time position of at least 2 days per week, due to a long‑term Team member retiring, offering an excellent work‑life balance alongside a varied and rewarding caseload. The role includes a shared weekend rota of 1:8 Saturday mornings, 1:8 daytime weekend cover. Importantly, there are no out‑of‑hours calls after 7pm.

You'll be joining a large, stable and supportive team consisting of 8 FTE Veterinary Surgeons, 7 FTE RVNs, 2 SVNs, 5 FTE Client Care Advisors and 2 Practice Managers. We are proud to have Vet certificate holders in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Surgery, creating an excellent environment for collaboration, learning and case discussion. One of our RVN’s also holds an exotics certificate.

Our well‑equipped practices include modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, with equipment such as dental radiography and laparoscopy. We actively support further development and certificates for those wishing to pursue additional qualifications.

The caseload is varied, with a fair distribution of consultations and surgical procedures shared across the team. We prioritise sustainable workloads, with:

• Maximum 2‑hour consulting blocks
• Dedicated daily administration time
• 1‑hour lunch break
• Last routine consultation at 5:45pm

The role is split across our main practice in Northam and our smaller consult‑only branch in East‑the‑Water, just 10 minutes away. Located just five minutes from a stunning Blue Flag beach and surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a fantastic lifestyle alongside a fulfilling veterinary career.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/8 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24‑hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development