Vet Surgeon

We have an unmissable opportunity for an ambitious vet to join our friendly team in our well‑established and busy practice.

The practice is well run by the Clinical Lead Vet, supported by their Head Nurse who is a Clinical Coach, and a team who are all committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the heart of the community. They offer a fantastic location to work, as well as a spacious practice boasting some state‑of‑the‑art equipment and plenty of onsite parking.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for a confident vet with a broad range of GP skills, someone comfortable in sole charge, and a great communicator and team player. A people person as well as an animal person, you’ll have the opportunity to work with an exceptionally welcoming team dedicated to providing excellent veterinary care.

With a varied caseload, your days will involve anything from routine health consults to complex medical cases and surgery, with plenty of opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. Days are busy but they are also well structured with consults given 15 minutes as standard, and time for breaks, admin, and lunch all factored into your day.

We offer flexible hours, and you can choose to join us on a full or part‑time basis depending on your needs and preferences. This role will ideally cover a minimum of 30 hours a week, preferably including 1 in 3 Saturdays but with no OOH! If you’re looking for something a bit different, we do encourage you to get in touch as finding the right person is what’s important to us.

• Salary up to £60k depending on experience.
• Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• No OOH.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Contributory private healthcare.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary.
• Generous CPD allowance including funding towards certificates.
• Cycle to work scheme.

A relocation package including costs towards accommodation is also available to the right candidate. So, there’s no barrier to taking up this great opportunity and making the most of life in or near the lively maritime city of Plymouth, with its famous gin distillery, shops and theatres, and within easy reach of some of the UK’s finest beaches and national parks.

For more information, contact Jonathan Lewis at:

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to explore new opportunities today – then get in touch.

Gardner Llewelyn are a three‑time award‑winning agency in 2015/16/17 and supply Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to the Veterinary profession on a permanent basis throughout the whole UK. We have been a carbon zero company since 2013 and pride ourselves on being an ethical and responsible.