Salary: up to £60,000 DOE Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (40 hours over 4 days) or part-time options available
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), 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.
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 4 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.
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