Veterinary Surgeon | Yeovil, Somerset

A great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in mentoring to join a well-established, locally owned small animal practice with an excellent reputation, strong clinical standards and a genuinely supportive team culture.

Full Time or Flexible | Up to £70,000 DOE | No OOH | 1 in 3 Saturdays

Key Details:

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon (Interest in Mentoring)

• Hours: Full time preferred, flexible working considered

• Working Pattern: 4-day week available

• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only

• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

• Contract: Permanent

• OOH: None

The Area:

Yeovil is a well-connected market town in Somerset, offering excellent rail links and easy access to the South West. The area provides a great balance of town amenities, countryside and coastal destinations, with Exeter, Bath and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.

The Role:

This role is ideal for an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and has a passion for supporting and mentoring colleagues. You will work across a varied GP caseload, with 20-minute consults as standard and well-structured days that support both clinical excellence and work-life balance.

There is real flexibility around hours, with full time preferred but alternative working patterns considered. The practice operates without out-of-hours and offers a light weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only.

For vets with an interest in mentoring, there is scope to support new graduate development and explore progression towards a Vet GDP Advisor role as the team continues to grow.

Facilities & Team:

• RCVS-accredited small animal practice

• Standalone premises with ample parking

• Experienced multi-certificate holder leadership

• Supportive, long-standing nursing and client care team

• Strong focus on wellbeing, organisation and team culture

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Strong all-round GP experience

• Confident in routine small animal medicine and surgery

• Enjoys building strong client and patient relationships

• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior vets

• Team-focused, positive and proactive approach

Benefits:

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE

• Dedicated CPD allowance with certificate funding available

• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

• 5.6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance (4x annual salary)

• Contributory pension scheme

• No OOH

• Relocation allowance available

• Fully funded visa sponsorship available

• Cycle to work scheme

• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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