Veterinary Surgeon - Newton Abbot Vets for Pets

Join Our Growing Veterinary Team in Newton Abbot

At Newton Abbot Vets for Pets, we’re proud to offer exceptional care in a friendly, fast-growing practice accredited by the RCVS with Silver Cat Friendly status. Since opening in 2014, our dedicated team has built a thriving clinic known for outstanding service and a welcoming environment—not just for our patients, but for our people too. The surgery has just undergone redecoration so is even brighter, more welcoming and vibrant too.

Chris Hawkins, our Practice Owner and a multiple nominee for ‘Vet of the Year’ in the PetPlan National Veterinary Awards, leads a skilled team passionate about veterinary excellence. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, close-knit group committed to high standards and continuous learning.

Your Role

We’re excited to invite a compassionate, communicative veterinary surgeon to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced vet or a new graduate eager to develop your skills, you’ll find a busy and varied caseload here, with autonomy and strong team support. You’ll work alongside five vets, six registered veterinary nurses (including those trained in schedule 3 procedures), two Kennel Assistants and a proactive front-of-house team.

The surgery benefits from the most up-to-date lab machines including cytology and morphology analyser (can run ear cytology in less than ten minutes), urinalysis machine, electrolytes, haematology and biochemistry. We also have a new dental x-ray machine, new ultrasound machine and much more.

The role offers flexible hours from 15 to 40 per week, with a range of shifts, just one weekend in five, and no out-of-hours duties—making it an excellent opportunity to balance professional growth with personal wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care with a focus on patient wellbeing
• Manage cases independently while collaborating with the team as needed