Posted on 22/01/2024Veterinary SurgeonOtter Vets, East DevonSalary up to £65,000 DOE plus BenefitsWe are looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Otter Vets.You will be looking after a mixed caseload with duties including routine fertility visits, TB testing, day-to day farm visits, 1st opinion equine work, small animal consults and operating.If your preference is for small animal or small animal/equine work, we would still really like to hear from you as we have flexibility to consider these roles.Work PatternsWork/life balance is important to us so our full-time vets typically work 4 days per week finishing at 6pm. We all work occasional Saturday mornings on a rota basis. On-call consists of one night per week plus 1:4 weekends.Established history of over 70 yearsOur practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to small animal, farm and equine clients in our local communities. We have two branches, one based in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and the other in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon.We participate in a variety of local charity events and local agricultural shows. We are proud of the 24 hour service we offer for the continuity of care for all our mixed veterinary work. Currently, plans are being worked on to re-organise our two premises which will facilitate further growth and developmentOur LocationCome and admire the beautiful Jurassic coastline and rolling East Devon countryside. We are within easy reach of Dartmoor and for those needing city attractions, Exeter is a 20 minute drive away.Our EquipmentDigital x ray facilities, haematology and biochemistry analysers, dental and anaesthetic machines at both surgery premises. In addition, a multi-parameter machine, separate small animal and bovine ultra-sound scanners.Our TeamYou will be joining a busy, sociable & supportive team of 4 full time and one part time Veterinary Surgeons and 4 Nurses who work across both sites plus our Admin/Reception team.Out of work, we enjoy getting together for meals including a Christmas party and for team building.Because our employees matterWe recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leaveYour birthday as a paid day offWellbeingPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury supportDevelopment£1,250 CPD allowanceCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1,000 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesAdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailersPension - 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet careTo apply, please email your CV to Maizie at or call for more information.IVC150Any questions before applying?Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.Maizie BrownTalent Partner (0)