Proudly independent small animal vets seeking experienced veterinary surgeon (with the potential to be a branch lead). 55k-65k FTE. Located in South Devon with multiple certificate holders and advanced equipment. About Us Bay Vet Group is an RCVS accredited, 100% small animal independent practice on the South Coast of Devon. We are proud to have served the local pet community for over 50 years. Our practices are based in Teignmouth, Torquay, Newton Abbot and Paignton, with our main surgery being located in Dawlish. Over the last few years the practice has invested heavily and we are now proud to be able to offer CT, digital radiography, quality ultrasound scanners (Including Doppler), quality anaesthetic monitoring equipment, excellent surgical and consulting facilities, two dental suites, full IDEXX laboratory facilities, microscopy, endoscopy and laparoscopy. Most importantly we pride ourselves on our excellent team of experienced clinicians with the added expertise of certificate holders in cardiology, dermatology, small animal surgery, ophthalmology and dentistry. Our Team We have a longstanding, experienced team with varied interests. We are proud to be able to boast that many of our Vets and Nurses have been here for over five years with a number working with us for over 15 years. We are an RCVS accredited nurse training practice with an amazing team of 19 RVN’s, four SVN’s, seven VCA’s and nine CCA’s. We are a team that believes in celebrating successes and recently one of our nurses has won the BVNA RVN mentor of the year award. We hold monthly clinical meetings to allow the team to learn from challenging cases and to ensure that everyone stays up to date with any changes or initiatives. We hold regular practice meetings and team surveys ensuring that everyone has a platform to share ideas and discuss issues. Our vets are managed by our Clinical Director, Emily Stoker, who works closely with the vets to ensure their professional development, work-life balance and a rota that reflects their interests. To compliment this, we also have Jane Glover-Hill who oversees the development of our junior/newly qualified vets. Social Scene We are a big team and enjoy socialising together. There is always something going on from brunches, to paddle boarding and we recently had a whole practice picnic in the park lunch. Our Christmas Party is at Torbay Yacht club this year with a live band and 3 course meal. The Local Area There are good transport links nearby including Exeter airport and fast trains to London. Our surgeries are situated on the beautiful Torbay South Devon Coastline with Dartmoor just a half hour drive away. This allows for easy access to water sports in the sea and River Dart, cycle routes, running clubs and rock climbing. We Offer Salary ranging from £55,00-£65,000 depending on experience A 4 day week, no on call but in-patient care cover, and 1:4 Saturday rotation. 6 weeks holiday Day off for your birthday Professional fees paid for VDS and RCVS Team Social Events Death in Service Private Medical Insurance CPD actively encouraged with £1500 budget but we don’t like to say no if you want to do more Certificates supported and funded. Our Mission Statemen t “To be a thriving independent and locally owned veterinary practice with a highly experienced team and advanced equipment. Providing our local community with exceptional, appropriate, veterinary care to enhance the happiness of pets and support the people they share their lives with. ”