Job Description

6 month Maternity Cover for Veterinary Surgeon Otter Vets, East Devon.
Relocation allowance up to 5000



Find a rota pattern that suits you
We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Otter Vets. You will be completing 1st opinion work to include small animal consults and surgical caseload, this may include elements of sole charge. There is opportunity available for mentoring junior colleagues. Flexible shifts that work for you - we are happy to consider part time applicants, and look at a rota that works for you .

Typically, our full time Vets work 10 hours across 4 days per week with 1:4 Saturday mornings. Work/life balance is important to us so we are excited to offer a shift pattern that fits around you. Our practice has an established history of over 70 years, providing veterinary care to out clients in our local communities.

Relocating to the area?
We have two branches, one based in the Jurassic coastal town of Sidmouth and the other in the nearby market town of Ottery St Mary, Devon. We participate in a variety of local charity events. Our team take part in a variety of charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings and Christmas stalls. You will be joining a supportive team veterinary, nursing and administrative colleagues who work across both sites. We can also offer a relocation allowance to help you when you move, if you'd like support or recommendations on the area, get in touch!

Because Our People Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work life balanceUp to 6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off


WellbeingPrivate medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support


Development1,250 CPD allowance Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia


AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get 1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fee


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care


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.



Salary up to 65,000 FTE DOE