Take a lead role in an established small animal practice with a salary of up to £80,000 DOE, plus relocation and welcome bonuses of up to £5,000 each. The role offers 40 hours over four or five days, one in four Saturday mornings, and no out of hours or on-call.
No out of hours or on-call requirements.
This Lead Veterinary Surgeon position at Otter Vets in Sidmouth gives you the chance to step into a confident leadership role while staying hands-on clinically. The practice is looking for an experienced vet who is ready to support and develop others, bring ideas to the table, and help shape the future of the practice.
You will work with a predominantly cats and dogs caseload, plus a small number of small furries. The role includes a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with dedicated admin time built into each day and routine surgeries carried out on set operating days.
The team also has access to support from the sister site at New Street and the wider Otter team across three sites. The location offers the appeal of Sidmouth on Devon’s Jurassic Coast, with beaches, countryside, and easy access to Exeter.
Otter Vets is a well-established practice in Sidmouth that treats livestock and horses as well as pets. The business says it has been based in Sidmouth for over 50 years, with a branch surgery in Ottery St Mary for almost as long.
The small animal practice is part of inspiring vet care and IVC. Facilities mentioned in the advert include digital X-ray, ultrasound, a tonometer, an IDEXX suite, and access to dental X-ray at the New Street site.
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