Up To £70,000 DOE, Up to £5,000 welcome bones, Up to £5,000 relocation allowance 

Deane Vets are excited to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to our busy and friendly GP practice, caring for a wonderfully varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and even the occasional tortoise.

This role offers a great balance between consultations and surgery, with flexibility for those who prefer a consult-only position. Every day brings something different, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to both patients and clients.

Develop Your Skills in a Supportive Environment

Located close to the main high street, our purpose-built practice has recently undergone a full refurbishment, creating a modern and welcoming space to work.

Our surgical caseload is largely routine, covering dentals, lump removals and a variety of soft tissue procedures, but there is plenty of scope to develop your clinical interests. You’ll be encouraged to work cases up thoroughly, build confidence at your own pace and enjoy continuity wherever possible.

Support is always close by, with experienced vets on hand to mentor and guide. We’re also well equipped with ultrasound, dental X-ray, DR X-ray (SignalPET), a full in-house lab, microscopy and cytology to help you deliver excellent care.

A Flexible Rota That Works for You

Full-time hours are worked across four days between 8:30am and 7:00pm, with part-time applications warmly welcomed.

The out-of-hours rota is a manageable 1 in 6 weekend commitment (8:00am–7:00pm), with RVN support throughout. Rotas are thoughtfully planned, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

A Team That Feels Like Home

You’ll be joining a genuinely friendly and supportive team of five vets, eight RVNs and a fantastic client care team who value collaboration, kindness and a positive working environment.

We actively encourage professional development and are happy to support certificate training. Outside of the practice, we’re proud to be part of the local community, getting involved in school visits, dog shows and local events.

Why Taunton

Taunton offers the best of both worlds, with a vibrant town centre, great cafés and shops, and excellent transport links. Surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside, close to the Quantock and Blackdown Hills and within easy reach of the coast, it’s an ideal location for anyone seeking balance, space and quality of life.

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
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
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
 
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