Graduate Vet Surgeon

CVS Vets
Barnstaple · posted 28 September 2026
Applications
Closes 28 Oct
Salary
£39,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Barnstaple, North Devon
Category
Doctors & dentists

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About the Role

This recent graduate vet surgeon role is based at Charter Veterinary Hospital in Barnstaple, North Devon, with work across three local sites in Barnstaple, Pilton and Mullacott. The position is full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, with a 1 in 6 Saturday rota on a 12 hour shift and TOIL provided. There is no OOH as dedicated night staff are employed.

You will be joining a small animal first opinion practice with a varied caseload and a team that shares knowledge freely. CVS says new and recent graduates are enrolled onto its Graduate Programme, with structured support, an experienced clinical mentor, and CPD days covering clinical and non-clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as a first opinion vet within the Charter Veterinary Hospital team
  • See cases across the Barnstaple, Pilton and Mullacott sites
  • Contribute to a varied small animal caseload
  • Take part in the 1 in 6 Saturday rota, with 12 hour shifts and TOIL
  • Work alongside vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists in a collaborative setting

Requirements

  • At least 12 months post graduate experience
  • Suitable for new and recent graduates enrolled on the Graduate Programme
  • Willingness to work across all three local sites

Benefits

  • Salary of £39,000
  • Full time hours, 40 hours per week across 4 days
  • No OOH, with dedicated night staff in place
  • 1 in 6 Saturday rota with TOIL
  • Graduate Programme support and structure
  • Experienced clinical mentor
  • 10 CPD days a year during the programme
  • Professional memberships, including RCVS and VDS
  • BSAVA membership for the duration of the Graduate Vet Programme
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy an additional 2 weeks leave
  • Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
  • No financial tie in during enrolment on the graduate programme
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Discounted pet treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for you and your immediate family
  • Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
  • Internal transfers supported across a network of over 500 practices
  • Discounted cash healthcare plans

About the Practice

Charter Veterinary Hospital is a small animal first opinion practice and part of CVS Vets. The practice describes itself as modern and well equipped, with a CT scanner, dental x-ray, endoscopy, diathermy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

The hospital has a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, and offers work across three sites in the area: Barnstaple, Pilton and Mullacott.

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