Surgical Veterinary Surgeon (Permanent)

We are looking for an experienced small animal vet to join our friendly, community-focused practices in Langport and Street. We offer genuine opportunities for career growth, including share options and a clear path to partnership, so you can shape both your career and your future with us.

Once a traditional mixed practice, we are now 99% small animal, with the occasional equine case available if you are interested, but this is entirely optional. That stability, warmth, and genuine community spirit define who we are. Our clients know us outside of work too, whether on dog walks, at the shops, or at the pub, so strong communication and people skills are just as important as clinical ability here. Add in the Somerset lifestyle, with countryside, coast, and culture all within easy reach, and what more could you need?

During this time, he has guided the practice from its mixed roots to the thriving two-site small animal team it is today, having taken on the Street site ten years ago. Julian’s main passion is surgery, both soft tissue and orthopaedics, and he also enjoys mentoring other vets to build their skills and confidence.

Hermione graduated from Cambridge in 2002. Her key interests are imaging and cardiology, and she would love to complete the advanced practitioner certificate (when life allows!). Officially “retired,” he still helps out, offering invaluable support and advice to the team.

Jemima joined us as a new graduate in 2019 after qualifying from Bristol. She enjoys managing medical cases, soft tissue surgery and lab work. With a PhD in stem cell biology, she will soon be leaving to pursue her interests in stem cells, and we are grateful for all she has contributed during her time here.

Ethan joined us as a new graduate in 2024. Keen, curious, and with a growing interest in soft tissue surgery and dentals, he has recently completed his GDP and is already making his mark on the practice.

Laura has just joined us fresh from graduation in 2025, and we are excited to support her as she grows in her new role.

And then there is our loyal nursing team of 7 RVNs and 2 SVNs, plus our long-standing reception crew who know our clients inside out. Our team also includes a menagerie of four-legged companions — from dogs and cats to guinea pigs, tortoises, and the occasional horse — so we truly understand the bond our clients share with their animals. There's always someone at the end of the phone if I need any help, support or advice on cases.” I trained as a veterinary nurse right here at the practice — and I’ve never left, which says a lot about what a fantastic place it is! I' ve lived in Somerset my entire life and now live locally with my husband and our dog, Murphy. We’re based in beautiful Somerset, surrounded by countryside but still close to Bristol, Bath, and Exeter — so you really do get the best of both worlds.  I'm a qualified veterinary nurse of many years. The rota

Just as we value a happy and supportive atmosphere, we also prioritise a sustainable work-life balance for our team.

~ Full-time is 4 days a week

~ No nights or bank holiday OOH, this is covered by a local provider from 7 pm daily

~1 in 4 weekends, which includes consults on Saturday (8.30 -12) and Sunday (10.A salary of £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience

~5 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays

~ Benenden healthcare plan

~ Pension scheme

~ Flexibility to help you achieve your personal goals – whether it’s a cycle-to-work scheme, a dream trip through salary sacrifice, or a career path tailored to you

Langport offers the best of both worlds : beautiful countryside, affordable homes, excellent schools (including Millfield for the sporty), and a community that still feels like a community — yet with Bristol, Bath, and Exeter all within easy reach.

Our team makes the most of both Somerset and their own varied interests, from horse riding, dog walking, and wild swimming to running, cycling, gardening, attending steam rallies or concerts, and keeping fit at the gym — with Julian even taking part in local triathlons. Call us for an informal chat or apply now.