Salary up to £65,000 DOE, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000 

Plymouth Vets is a modern, purpose-built 24/7 hospital looking for an engaged Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and progressive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where case continuity, teamwork and high clinical standards are at the core of everything we do.

As a dedicated small animal hospital, we see a wide range of cases from routine consultations through to emergency and critical care. With in-house expertise in exotics, our caseload also includes more unusual patients (including the occasional monkey).
You’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with genuine opportunities to develop your clinical interests. As a referral-accepting hospital, you’ll have the satisfaction of managing cases from start to finish.

You’ll have access to excellent facilities including digital and dental X-ray, CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy, advanced imaging and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.

We accept referrals locally and provide out-of-hours emergency and critical care for surrounding practices, including Vets4Pets and the PDSA, supported by a dedicated OOH team at our Derriford Hospital.

Our main site is a newly built hospital, supported by three branch surgeries, giving you variety across sites. Facilities include seven consult rooms, three theatres (including a dedicated orthopaedic theatre), a dental suite, CT and imaging rooms, five species-specific wards plus isolation, and a spacious prep area.

You’ll join a collaborative team of 14 vets, supported by 25 RVNs and SVNs and a dedicated client care team. With certificate holders across exotics, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and diagnostics plus visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology, there’s a strong culture of learning and development. Certificate support is actively encouraged.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 
 
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 
 
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 
•    Full-time hours are 40 per week across four days (typically 9am–7pm), with part-time options available from 20 hours.
•    There is a 1 in 5 full weekend rota, with Sundays involving sole charge for emergencies only. 
•    There are no additional out-of-hours or on-call requirements.

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
•    Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
•    A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
•    Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
•    Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
•    Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
•    £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
•    Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
•    Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
•    A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

•    6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays 
•    Private medical insurance 
•    Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
•    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