Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title:Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Location:Winkleigh
Type: Permanent
Salary:Competitive salary based on experience

Job Description:

Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with at least one year of experience to join our client's close-knit team. You will be based in their recently refurbished practice, working alongside a supportive team of vets, RVNs, ANAs, and support staff. The role involves providing high standards of care to small animal patients, performing a range of medical and surgical procedures, and building lasting relationships with clients.

About Our Client:

They are a small, friendly, and independent mixed veterinary practice located in the picturesque countryside of Mid-Devon. They take pride in offering a highly personalised and excellent service to their clients and their animals. Operating across two sites, they are dedicated to continually enhancing and expanding the services they provide to their local communities.

As a first opinion practice, they have access to visiting specialists and surgeons tailored to the needs of their caseload. Their facilities include digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab equipment (Idexx and Axiom), multi-parameter monitoring (at their second site), and various other advanced tools to support their veterinary work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct 15-minute consultations covering a variety of conditions, including thorough physical examinations and diagnostic/treatment planning (with extended consults for complex cases, euthanasia, etc.).
• Provide advice on preventative health care for pet species.
• Undertake medical workups and further diagnostics as needed.
• Perform routine and emergency surgeries.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding treatment options and plans.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Undertake CPD as per RCVS guidance and stay current with the latest advancements in small animal veterinary medicine.

Person Specification:

• Must be a registered member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons with the right to practice in the UK.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a small animal veterinary surgeon.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and the veterinary team.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to your work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider veterinary team.
• Proactive attitude with a keen interest in expanding the range of small animal services offered to clients (specialisms and enthusiasm encouraged!).

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression with a generous CPD allowance (certificates supported and funded).
• Modern facilities and equipment.
• Paid VDS fees, BVA membership, and one other professional organisation membership.
• Employee discounts on veterinary services.
• 4 weeks of holiday per annum, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• No out-of-hours work, with Saturday shifts on a rota basis (9am-6pm).

Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.