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Clinical Lead/Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £82,500 FTE DOE

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Salary up to £82,500


Ready for the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career?


We are looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team at Powderham Veterinary Group. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career by contributing to both clinical excellence and the development of our team. You'll work closely with South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Kingsteignton Veterinary Group too, with lots of opportunities to grow within your role.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia


At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network. 

About the Role


In this leadership role, you will support the Practice Director in guiding the practice and nurturing our team. Responsibilities can be tailored depending on the site and your interests, but may include:
  • Rota management
  • Supporting clinical team
  • Helping drive clinical standards and decision-making

  • We pride ourselves on excellent patient care and outstanding client communication—if these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you, get in touch!

    Work-Life Balance That Works for You


  • 4-day working week for genuine work/life balance
  • Based across 4 sites 
  • Participation in the weekend rota, shared evenly among the team

  • Fantastic Facilities & Supportive Team


    You’ll be working in the beautiful South Devon area close to Dartmoor and our fabulous beaches surrounded by experienced and friendly colleagues.
  • 3 satellite branches, each with its own established team and loyal clients
  • Access to South Devon Veterinary Referrals with Ophthalmology team, Orthopaedic surgeon, and Cardiac service plus you would assist to develop our other referral facilities.
  • A culture of support, wellbeing, and continuous professional development
  • We actively encourage our team to pursue CPD and in-house learning to develop and grow both clinically and personally.

    Interested?


    We’d love to speak with you! Get in touch today to learn more about how this role could be the perfect fit for you.

    You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance


    Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

  • 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 

  • Development 

  • £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 
  •  

    Professional Memberships 

  • BVA membership 
  • VDS cover 
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits 

  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) 
  • Retail discounts and cashback offers 
  • Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

  • Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. 
    Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay's logo

    Powderham Veterinary Group, Torquay

    Unit 1, The Willows Village Centre, TQ2 7TG, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Equine

    Exotic Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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    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.

    Talent Partner

    Maizie Brown

    maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com