Lead Veterinary Surgeon | Devon | £70,000 DOE | Flexible duties and rota patterns

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Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Torquay
•    Access state-of-the-art facilities including CT scanner, laparoscopy, digital X-ray, IDEXX lab, and advanced ultrasound to support your clinical excellence.
•    Join a supportive, highly skilled team with Certificate holders across multiple disciplines and a strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
•    Experience a genuine work-life balance with a friendly, long standing team, vibrant social calendar, and the beauty of the Torbay coastline and Dartmoor National Park on your doorstep.
•    Enjoy a competitive salary from £35,000 - £70,000 DOE with a generous benefits package while working in a stunning coastal location.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly respected independent, RCVS accredited practice in Torquay, proudly serving the South Devon community for over 50 years. With advanced equipment, a supportive clinical team, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance, this role offers the chance to take your career to the next level! Plus, potential to lead a branch and make a real impact.
The practice is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a CT scanner, digital X-ray, quality ultrasound with Doppler, a full IDEXX lab, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and excellent surgical suites. The new Senior Veterinary Surgeon will benefit from working alongside Certificate holders in cardiology, dermatology, small animal surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry, with guidance from an active Clinical Committee. Regular clinical meetings, mentorship opportunities, and a strong emphasis on professional development ensure you’ll always be supported and inspired.
The team is friendly, long standing, and proud of its collaborative culture with many vets and nurses have been part of the practice for over a decade. As an RCVS accredited nurse training practice, they celebrate achievements together, from award winning mentorship to young vet of the year nominations, and enjoy a vibrant social scene that includes paddleboarding, brunches, and a memorable annual Christmas party.
Located on the stunning Torbay coastline, this role offers the best of both worlds: a fulfilling veterinary career and an enviable lifestyle. Dartmoor National Park is just 30 minutes away, and with easy access to water sports, cycle routes, running clubs, rock climbing, and excellent transport links to Exeter Airport and London, you’ll have everything you need to make the most of life in beautiful South Devon!
The Rota
•    Full time position . Open to part time applicants •    4 day week •    No OOH! •    1:4 Saturdays
Benefits
•    6 weeks annual leave plus a day for your birthday! •    Salary from £35,000 - £65,000 DOE •    Generous CPD allowance •    1 hour paid lunch break •    Private medical insurance •    Employee discounts •    RCVS & VDS fees covered •    Future partnership opportunities •    Death in service cover •    Plus much more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Ref : JOB-54688
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Location:
Torquay, Devon
Job Type:
PartTime

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