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6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 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
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay, Torquay, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE
Veterinary Surgeon – Exciting Reopening of Powderham Vets
Salary up to £75,000
Location: Devon, UK
Hours: Full-time or part-time (20–40 hours/week)
Practice Group: Powderham Vets (closely aligned with Kingsteignton Vets and South Devon Veterinary Hospital)
Exciting Opportunity To Shape The Future Of Powderham Vets
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to play a leading role in shaping the future of this growing practice. This is a fantastic chance to help shape our future and bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life.
Ready For The Next Step In Your Career?
You’ll have the opportunity to influence the development of services and clinical direction, with autonomy to bring fresh, evidence-led ideas to life.
Some responsibilities for this role may include:
-Implementing Care Frameworks to standardise clinical excellence
-Clinical Governance, auditing, and promoting Quality Improvement
-Driving sustainable practice protocols and clinical team development
-Building collaborative bridges between multi-site practices and referral partners
Modern Facilities & Supportive Network
The Powderham sites are well equipped, and you’ll have the benefit of working alongside the wider group — with access to:
We actively encourage clinical interests and referrals within the group — supporting your continued professional growth and development
A Work/Life Balance That Works for You
Flexible rota: Full-time preferred (40 hours/week), but open to part-time (24–40 hours/week)
Protected breaks & OOHs covered by our dedicated provider
Time off in lieu for weekend work
We want you to enjoy your work, your time off — and everything Devon has to offer.
A Team That Cares for You
Our close-knit, PSS-accredited practices have served the community for over 30 years, and we’re proud that many of our team members have stayed with us long-term. We’re committed to a culture of support, openness, and continuous improvement — and we’re always open to new ideas for clinical excellence and team wellbeing. Working closely with South Devon Vet Hospital and Kingsteignton Vets means you’ll be well supported, can utilise all facilities and knowledge as well as sharing cases between the group.
Live Where Others Holiday
With Dartmoor and the coast on your doorstep, this is a dream location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, from paddleboarding and wild swimming to hiking, cycling, or just unwinding on the beach. Whether you're relocating or already lucky enough to live locally, we can help you settle in.
What’s Next?
Still reading – why not click apply? You will be contacted by Maizie, our Talent Partner, who will guide you through our recruitment process and answer any questions you may have about this opportunity.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay
Unit 1, The Willows Village Centre, Torquay, TQ2 7TG, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Equine
Exotic Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.