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Overview

Delaware Veterinary Group operates two outstanding practices in the beautiful West Country. We foster an open and supportive culture where our teams can thrive, always striving to deliver the highest standard of care to our clients and their pets. While this role is primarily based at our Yeovil site, some flexibility to work at either location is appreciated. Our clinical teams are built around collaboration and a commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine. We’re well equipped with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratories.

What’s on offer

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE. Welcome bonus of £5,000 when you join our team. Relocation allowance up to £5,000, if you’re looking to move to the area, please get in touch.

Working hours and location

Our opening hours are 8:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 8:30am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. The role offers up to 40 hours across five days, with flexibility for part-time or other flexible working arrangements. There are no out-of-hours or on-call duties required—just inpatient care as needed. Primarily based at Yeovil, with the option to work at either location as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop your individual clinical skills and interests
• Leadership opportunities available
• Support and mentor less experienced surgeons
• CPD encouraged and funded
• High surgery caseload, mainly dogs, cats, and rabbits
• Ideal for candidates with a surgical focus

Requirements / What we’re looking for

• Confident communicator
• Willing to be flexible to work at either location
• Keen to collaborate within the team to help our patients
• Passionate about veterinary care

Benefits

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Next steps

Ready to take the next step? If you’re looking for a role that supports your interests and prioritises work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.