Up To £70,000 DOE, Up to £5,000 welcome bones, Up to £5,000 relocation allowance 

We’re excited to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to our busy, friendly GP practice, caring for a wonderfully varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional tortoise. The role offers a healthy balance between consultations and surgery, though we’re equally open to a consult-only vet. No two days are the same, and the emphasis is on delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Develop Your Skills With the Right Support

Our surgical caseload is largely routine, including dentals, lump removals and a wide range of soft tissue procedures, with real scope to develop your clinical interests. You’ll be encouraged to work cases up thoroughly, enjoy continuity where possible and build confidence at your own pace. Experienced vets are always on hand to mentor and support, creating an environment where learning is part of everyday practice. The clinic is well equipped with ultrasound, dental X-ray, DR X-ray (SignalPET), a full in-house lab, microscopy and cytology.

A Modern Practice Designed for You

Located close to the main high street, our purpose-built practice has recently undergone a full refurbishment. Facilities include four consulting rooms, two theatres, a dedicated lab, separate cat and dog wards with isolation, X-ray rooms, a dental suite, dispensary, open-plan waiting area, comfortable staff room and kitchen, a vet office for quiet admin time, and excellent on-site parking.

Flexible Working That Respects Balance

Full-time hours are worked across four days between 8:30am and 7:00pm, with part-time applications very welcome. The out-of-hours rota is a manageable 1 in 6 weekend commitment, covering 8:00am to 7:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with RVN support throughout. Rotas are planned thoughtfully, with work-life balance always in mind.

A Team You’ll Love Being Part Of

You’ll join a genuinely friendly, supportive and welcoming team of five vets, eight RVNs and a fantastic client care team who value collaboration and kindness. We actively encourage professional development and would be happy to support certificate training. Beyond the clinic, we’re proud to be involved in the local community through school visits, dog shows and events.

Why Taunton

Taunton offers the best of both worlds, with a vibrant town centre, great cafés and shops, and excellent transport links. Surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside, close to the Quantock and Blackdown Hills and within easy reach of the coast, it’s an ideal location for anyone seeking balance, space and quality of life.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice