Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon , FT/PT, No OOH. Torbridge Vets, Bideford, Devon.

Up to £65,000 per annum FTE depending on experience, Welcome Bonus £2,000. 

Are you looking for a role that offers clinical variety, certificate support, and a true work-life balance in a stunning coastal location?

Whether you're an experienced vet or looking to take the next step in your career, Torbridge Vets could be the perfect fit. Our flexible rota, supportive team, and beautiful surroundings make this a truly unique opportunity.

A bit about us

Torbridge Vets has been established for over 100 years and is deeply rooted in the local community. Our main site is in the historic port town of Bideford, and our second site is in the charming market town of South Molton, right on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

We're a friendly, collaborative team with a varied caseload that includes orthopaedic surgery, dental x-ray, and medicine referrals. Several of our vets already hold certificates, and we're keen to support further development in your chosen area—whether you're pursuing a certificate or already have one.

We're proud to be RCVS accredited and part of Vet Collection—feel free to explore more about us there.

What makes this role different

• Flexible rota: Enjoy a 4-day week (40 hours) or part-time options available, with no night work, and no bank holidays. Saturdays are just 1 in 6.
• Certificate support: We actively encourage and fund certificate study, and will help build your caseload in your area of interest.
• Work-life balance: With the coast and moors on your doorstep, your downtime can be just as fulfilling as your work.
• Supportive team: Join a team of experienced vets and nurses who genuinely enjoy working together.

The location

Based in Bideford and South Molton, we're surrounded by the stunning beaches of North Devon and the wild beauty of Exmoor. Whether you love surfing, hiking, or simply soaking up nature, this area offers an enviable lifestyle outside of work. This role is easily commutable from Barnstaple, Westward Ho!, Great Torrington, South Molton, Chulmleigh, Braunton and potentially other surrounding areas in Devon and North Cornwall. 

What we're looking for

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS)
• Full-time or part-time applicants welcome
• Someone who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and a balanced lifestyle
• Interest in pursuing or continuing a certificate is a bonus

Benefits:

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 2 weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

See more here: What We Offer

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.