Market Veterinary Centre, Barnstaple, Barnstaple, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £60,000 DOE 

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Market Veterinary Centre | Barnstaple, Devon 
Salary up to £60,000 DOE

This is a two-site practice, with your time primarily based in Barnstaple, alongside occasional support at the South Molton branch. While this is a small animal role, Market Vets’ diverse caseload spans small animals, farm work, and even local zoo patients, offering a fantastic opportunity to broaden your clinical experience.

Your day-to-day will provide a great balance of consultations and surgery, with cases ranging from routine procedures to emergency and critical care, ensuring a varied and rewarding workload where no two days are the same. There is also excellent scope to develop and follow your own clinical interests.

The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dental radiography, therapeutic K-laser, and multiparameter monitoring in theatre, supporting thorough and high-quality patient care.

Community is at the heart of Market Vets. The team regularly deliver fortnightly pop-up clinics in Torrington and Lynton, helping to make veterinary care more accessible across North Devon and strengthening their local connections.

You’ll be joining a highly supportive and collaborative team of 12 vets and 13 RVNs, alongside a dedicated client care team and Practice Director. With a certificate holder in exotics already within the team, and a wide range of clinical interests including orthopaedics, dentistry and farm work, this is an ideal environment to learn, develop, and thrive. Support for further study and certificates is actively encouraged.

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 
 
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 
•    This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days. There is a shared weekend rota and on-call commitment until 7pm of 1:5, after which a dedicated out-of-hours provider takes over.  
•    We can also consider part time applications.

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
•    Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
•    A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
•    Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

How We’ll Support You 

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles 
Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks 
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer Our Team 

6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays 
Private medical insurance 
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. 
 
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.