Elm Veterinary Group, Milehouse Branch, Plymouth, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE 

For more than a century, Elm Vets has been at the heart of the Plymouth community. Now, we’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to our friendly, supportive, and genuinely warm team. With three sites across Plymouth, our main practice in Milehouse and two further branches, you’ll enjoy variety, collaboration, and a full view of the diverse cases and equipment we offer.

A Practice Where Every Day Brings Something New

As a small animal-only practice, we care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and a whole range of other small pets. Your three day week includes one dedicated surgical day, while your remaining time focuses on medical work ups and general practice duties. Expect a mix of routine surgeries alongside cases in orthopaedics, dermatology, and more, perfect for keeping your skills sharp and your days interesting.

Tools and Tech to Help You Do Your Best Work

We believe in giving our vets everything they need to excel. You’ll have access to ultrasound, digital and dental X ray, endoscopy, laparoscopic equipment, and a wealth of other diagnostic and surgical tools. Whether you’re already confident in surgery or looking to build on your skills, our experienced team is ready to mentor, support, and encourage you every step of the way.

A Team That Lifts You Up

You’ll be joining a welcoming group of 7 vets, 8 RVNs, 2 VCAs and a fantastic client care team. Among us are certificate holders in ECC and orthopaedics, and we’re always happy to support further certification should you wish to pursue one. With extensive expertise across dermatology, acupuncture, and osteoarthritis, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who love to share knowledge and help you grow. We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic vet comfortable with general practice duties. Prefer a consult-only role? We’d be happy to discuss this too.

Shape the Role Around You

The position is 30 hours per week over 3 days (8:30am–7pm) with 1:6 Saturday mornings, which are consult only and sole charge, though you’ll never be without support if needed. There’s no OOH or on call work, and we can also consider candidates looking for 20+ hours per week.

Be Part of a Practice That Cares—For Patients and For You

At Elm Vets, you’ll find a supportive environment, a long standing community presence, and a team who genuinely enjoys working together. If you’re passionate about providing excellent care and want to be part of a positive, encouraging practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Because our people matter