Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
IVC Evidensia
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Barnstaple
Contract type: Full time

Join Our Friendly, Experienced Team in Beautiful North Devon
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated veterinary surgeon to become part of our supportive and skilled team. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), but we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate, whether that means reduced hours or fewer days.
Our practice is modern, well-equipped, and rich in experience, with a proud history of caring for small animals, farms, and even zoos throughout North Devon.
We’re committed to fostering a positive and enjoyable workplace, where team support is a priority and professional development is actively encouraged. We welcome all CPD requests to help you progress in your career and find real satisfaction in your work.
Based in the heart of South Molton and Pottington in Barnstaple, our locations keep us closely connected with our local communities. We are conveniently placed to enjoy everything the area has to offer - from the breathtaking beaches of the North Devon coast to the scenic beauty of Exmoor National Park.
Our facilities
We are well equipped and include a comprehensive range of modern equipment such as:
If you're looking to join a progressive, community-focused practice where your skills and career will be supported and valued — we’d love to hear from you.
Because our employees 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
Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated veterinary surgeon to become part of our supportive and skilled team. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), but we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate, whether that means reduced hours or fewer days.
Our practice is modern, well-equipped, and rich in experience, with a proud history of caring for small animals, farms, and even zoos throughout North Devon.
We’re committed to fostering a positive and enjoyable workplace, where team support is a priority and professional development is actively encouraged. We welcome all CPD requests to help you progress in your career and find real satisfaction in your work.
Based in the heart of South Molton and Pottington in Barnstaple, our locations keep us closely connected with our local communities. We are conveniently placed to enjoy everything the area has to offer - from the breathtaking beaches of the North Devon coast to the scenic beauty of Exmoor National Park.
Our facilities
We are well equipped and include a comprehensive range of modern equipment such as:
- In-house diagnostic laboratory
- Digital radiography
- Dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic K-laser
- Multiparameter monitoring systems in theatre
If you're looking to join a progressive, community-focused practice where your skills and career will be supported and valued — we’d love to hear from you.
Because our employees 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
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- 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
- £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
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- 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
Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE
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