Permanent Veterinary Surgeon With Mentoring Interest – Somerset Ref: 11201
2 weeks ago 
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Salary
Up to £70k DOE
Company
JHP Recruitment Ltd
Contact
Kameron Powell
Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in mentoring to join a friendly, long‑standing team. This role offers a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, along with excellent development and progression opportunities.
The practice has been locally owned since 2020 and first opened in 2014, retaining the same core team since opening. It is a well‑established, successful business with a strong reputation in the local area and RCVS Outstanding awards for Client Care and Inpatient Services.
The Team
You will be working alongside an experienced clinical team including a multi‑certificate holder, a vet with 20 years’ experience and a passion for surgery, a new graduate vet, and a supportive team of nurses, VCA and client care staff.
The Role
The practice places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and work‑life balance, with well‑structured days, regular team catch‑ups and 20‑minute consults as standard. The practice also closes at 6pm several days a week.
There are no out‑of‑hours, and the weekend rota is just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. Full‑time hours are preferred, but flexible or part‑time options can be considered.
About You
You will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a broad range of GP skills and confidence in everyday small animal medicine and surgery. Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships are essential. An interest in mentoring would be highly valued, particularly for supporting new graduates and those working towards VetGDP Advisor status.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- £1,000 relocation allowance (direct applicants only)
- 5.6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance (4× salary)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Dedicated CPD allowance
- Certificate funding and support
- Career progression opportunities
- No OOH
- Fully funded sponsorship/visa
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply or enquire:
Kameron
[email protected]
01392 248952
Tel: 01392 248952
Address:
Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom