South Devon Vets - Hospital, Abbotskerswell, South West

Discipline: Ophthalmology

Full Time

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals is a well-established hospital and referral centre based in Abbotskerswell, near Newton Abbot, providing referrals across Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, CT scanning and Cardiology, with 24-hour nursing support for inpatients.

Our Ophthalmology service has a dedicated theatre with specialist equipment including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, operating microscope, Fundus camera and high-resolution ocular ultrasound, alongside wider hospital facilities including onsite CT, digital X-ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy and ultrasound.

You’ll join a small and passionate Ophthalmology team, which includes an ECVO Diplomate, as part of a wider team of 9 Vets, 15 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 3 VCAs, with the opportunity to manage a varied caseload and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Perfectly positioned between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, the hospital offers an excellent location for enjoying both the coast and countryside. Newton Abbot is a thriving market town, with the M5 and nearby rail links providing direct connections to Exeter, Bristol, London and Cornwall.

Practice Highlights

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Ophthalmologist, you will deliver advanced veterinary care within a referral setting, managing complex ophthalmology cases and providing clinical advice and support to referring veterinary practices.

You’ll work collaboratively within the Ophthalmology and wider hospital team to deliver outstanding patient and client care, while also supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision and knowledge sharing. You’ll have the opportunity to shape your own caseload, contribute to the development of the Ophthalmology service and work closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across our sites.

Working Pattern

Key Responsibilities

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong expertise in Ophthalmology and a passion for delivering high-quality referral-level care. You’ll bring:

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.