Do you enjoy the countryside, beautiful coastlines and sandy beaches? Are you looking for a progressive group who uphold the highest standards? At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature. With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals Life at Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter is a Small Animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Escape the rat race, work and play in an area of outstanding natural beauty, a spectacular and diverse region that offers the work life balance you deserve. Award winning golden sandy beaches perfect for surfing and swimming, rugged moors and lush green valley's ready to explore, picturesque coast lines, traditional thatched pubs and restaurants serving some of the best of locally sourced food in the country. As well as enjoying our modern facilities, we are extremely well equipped with CT scanner, dental x-ray, endoscopy, diathermy, digital x-ray, ultrasound. We have a varied caseload and the team thoroughly enjoy sharing their knowledge so you will gain invaluable experience. You will get the chance to work across all of our three sites in the area, Barnstaple, Pilton and Mullacott. This role is based in Barnstaple and is easily commutable from Bideford, Great Torrington, South Molton, Westward Ho!, Ilfracombe and other surrounding areas within Devon and North Cornwall. This is a full time position working 40 hours per week across 4 days - however we can be flexible with this! Part time applications will also be considered for the right candidate. Participation in the 1:6 Saturday rota (12 hour shift) is required with TOIL for this. No OOH. On top of a competitive salary and benefits package, we're offering a £5,000 joining bonus to help you settle into your new role! About you We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be: Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners. Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision. Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships. As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards. The benefits At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive: RCVS