Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, welcoming small animal practice based in Pinhoe, just outside Exeter city centre. You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—a genuine village practice community feel combined with easy access to everything a vibrant city offers. The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with four 10-hour shifts per week as standard (flexible to your needs) plus Saturday mornings on a 1:3 rota. Best of all: no out-of-hours shifts.

With a strong track record of supporting clinical development, the practice actively encourages you to pursue your interests—particularly surgery—while a highly experienced nursing team provides excellent day-to-day support. You’ll have access to nearby referral centres when complex cases need specialist input, giving you confidence to build your clinical skills without the pressure of working in isolation.

This single-site practice has the rare combination of long-standing, loyal team members alongside fresh energy from newer colleagues, creating a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and clinical care across a varied, rewarding small animal caseload
• Manage your own cases with clinical autonomy, supported by experienced colleagues and nearby referral networks
• Develop and share your clinical knowledge with nursing and veterinary team members
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated, experienced nursing team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture of the practice through professionalism and mentorship
• Actively pursue your clinical interests and continue developing your surgical capabilities

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration (or eligible to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Interest in surgery is particularly valued but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Up to £71,000 depending on experience, plus £2,000 welcome bonus and £2,000 relocation allowance
• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays; no out-of-hours shifts
• Learning & development: £1,250 annual Care Fund per vet; funded CPD allowance; access to IVC Evidensia Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Professional support: Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks to develop clinical interests and expand capabilities
• Healthcare: Private medical insurance; enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Additional perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible); retail discounts and cashback offers; reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Career pathways: Clear progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles within the IVC Evidensia group

About the Practice

Beaumont Veterinary Centre is a well-established, single-site small animal practice serving the Pinhoe area of Exeter and surrounding communities. The practice treats dogs, cats, and small pets, with a Rabbit Friendly accreditation. It’s part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The practice is known for its close-knit, supportive team culture and commitment to clinical excellence and staff development.

IVC Evidensia’s philosophy centres on building careers without limits—supporting people to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play active roles in their local and professional communities. Investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing means team members can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.