Veterinary Surgeon

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.Job Title: Veterinary SurgeonSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum (D.O.E)Location: City Vets, ExeterJob Type: Permanent. Open to full-time & part-time applications.We're proud of a lot of things at City Vets, but most of all we're proud of our culture.Following the retirement of one of our wonderful vets, an opportunity has arisen for a vet to join a team that we believe is truly special: empowered, motivated and kind, with a fantastic caseload and a loyal client base.Why Join City Vets?Modern, extremely well-equipped practice: our main centre in Heavitree is supported by three nearby branch practices in Alphington, St Thomas and Whipton.State-of-the-art facilities - Including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, dental imaging (across all operating sites), and separate wards for dogs, cats and exotics.Exceptional clinical expertise - Our team includes multiple certificate holders in surgery, medicine and imaging, with further qualifications underway in exotics and surgery. We are also supported by visiting specialists in cardiology (HeartVets), ophthalmology and physiotherapy.Our nursing team are our superpower. The team are highly skilled, undertaking a wide range of procedures and consultations.Strong case support - We work closely with local referral hospitals and benefit from regular CPD events and dedicated input from Cave Veterinary Specialists.Career development - We actively support certificate study both financially and clinically, with exposure to advanced cases through our referral networks to encourage ongoing professional growth.We think Exeter is unbeatable - The forest, the moors, the estuary and coastline, an exciting food scene, excellent rail links to London and beyond, Exeter offers the perfect balance of city living and countryside, with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site nearby and excellent rail links to London and beyond.The TeamAt City Vets, we are serious about delivering outstanding patient and client care while ensuring our team feels supported, valued and able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We work collaboratively, encouraging every team member to bring their feedback and ideas to the table.Our progressive nursing team plays a key role within the practice, leading on imaging, lump removals and stage 1 dental procedures. We are proud to have multiple nursing certificate holders in exotics, anaesthesia, imaging and dentistry.Out-of-hours services are outsourced to protect work-life balance, while inpatient care remains in-house. Weekend duties are shared fairly across the veterinary team.Our practices are accredited Cat Friendly Clinics by the ISFM, ranging from Bronze at Whipton to Gold at Heavitree. In addition, St Thomas holds Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditation from the RWAF, and Heavitree is a Gold Standard RWAF practice.If you're looking to join a supportive, skilled and friendly team where you can truly thrive, we would love to hear from you.What We Are Looking ForA Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality, personalised careExperienced and confident across all areas of first-opinion practiceRCVS registered or eligible to registerAn interest in exotics is not required, but can certainly be nurtured if wanted, thanks to our fantastic team of Exotics-focused vets and nursesWhat we offer5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leaveRelocation supportRCVS and VDS fees paidEmployer contribution pension schemeGenerous staff discount schemeLife assuranceE-car salary sacrifice schemeEnhanced equal family leaveExtensive internal and funded external CPDAbout usCity Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Lissa in the recruitment team or call are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at