Salary up to £65,000 DOE, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000 

Plymouth Vets is a modern, purpose-built 24/7 hospital looking for an engaged Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and progressive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where case continuity, teamwork and high clinical standards are at the core of everything we do.

A Caseload That Keeps You Thinking

As a dedicated small animal hospital, we see a wide range of cases from routine consultations through to emergency and critical care. With in-house expertise in exotics, our caseload also includes more unusual patients (including the occasional monkey).
You’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with genuine opportunities to develop your clinical interests. As a referral-accepting hospital, you’ll have the satisfaction of managing cases from start to finish.

Hospital-Level Facilities to Support Your Work

You’ll have access to excellent facilities including digital and dental X-ray, CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy, advanced imaging and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.

We accept referrals locally and provide out-of-hours emergency and critical care for surrounding practices, including Vets4Pets and the PDSA, supported by a dedicated OOH team at our Derriford Hospital.

A Purpose-Built Environment Designed Around You

Our main site is a newly built hospital, supported by three branch surgeries, giving you variety across sites. Facilities include seven consult rooms, three theatres (including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre), a dental suite, CT and imaging rooms, five species-specific wards plus isolation, and a spacious prep area.

You’ll also benefit from quiet office space, a vet library, a welcoming staff room, CPD and meeting spaces, and ample on-site parking.

A Working Pattern That Offers Balance

Full-time hours are 40 per week across four days (typically 9am–7pm), with part-time options available from 20 hours.
There is a 1 in 5 full weekend rota, with Sundays involving sole charge for emergencies only. There are no additional out-of-hours or on-call requirements.

A Team That Supports and Develops

You’ll join a collaborative team of 14 vets, supported by 25 RVNs and SVNs and a dedicated client care team. With certificate holders across exotics, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and diagnostics plus visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology, there’s a strong culture of learning and development. Certificate support is actively encouraged.

Life in and Around Plymouth

 
Relocating to Plymouth offers an exceptional lifestyle. With the sea on your doorstep, Dartmoor National Park nearby and easy access to Cornwall and Devon’s coastline, it’s ideal for anyone who loves the outdoors. Plymouth also offers vibrant city life, great food, cultural attractions and excellent transport links, making it a fantastic place to live, work and explore.

 
Because our people matter

 
We 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 balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
 
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 
 
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
 
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees 
 
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice