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John and Laura bought Greenbay from a retiring vet in 2014, and continue to be grateful to her for not taking the higher corporate offers. Since then, we have invested heavily in refurbishments, new equipment, and the team with the aim of offering the best veterinary care locally and building the sort of place we would like to work. We believe in having the time to do the job well, and to get to know our regular clients and patients. We also believe it is important to enjoy being at work, given how much time is spent there.

Despite our small size we refer little, with Advanced Practitioners in Surgery, Cardiology, and Medicine within the team. Our nursing team are valued and encouraged to pursue their interests and supported to study for further qualifications. We have a visiting exotics vet, so our caseload also includes various exotic pets and the animals of Shaldon Wildlife Trust, a small zoo and conservation charity.

We outsource our overnight OOH calls, but continue to care for our own in-patients and provide daytime OOH (8am-7pm) on weekends and bank holidays.

We are fortunate to be based on the beautiful South Devon coast with easy access to multiple beaches, within striking distance of Dartmoor, but also close to Exeter, Plymouth and mainline rail stations.

We have been fortunate to grow our team over the years without the need to actively advertise very often. Whether we are advertising or not, if you like what you see please just get in touch. We are always happy to meet up, show you around and discuss opportunities.
Overview

Independent company

Small animal

Exotic

Zoo

General practice

20-49 employees

Satellite clinics

Gain experience

Nurse Training

VetGDP approved

No out of hours

Accredited workplace

Award winner

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Caseload

70% Dog

26% Cat

4% Exotic

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Employee experience insight

Our purpose

Psychological safety

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Employee engagement

Team building

Wellbeing initiatives

Personal development

Onboarding

Breaks

Flexible working

Graduate friendly

Equal and transparent pay

Nurse champions

Compensated overtime

Professional development

New graduate training scheme

Environmental champions

Community champions

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Gain experience with us

EMS - we will discuss any specific objectives prior to your placement (either via email, or phone). Students shadow all of our veterinary surgeons, but we make use of their specific skillsets too - fo ...

Veterinary students
Our recent news

11 Dec 2024

Certificate success for Michelle!

Congratulations to Michelle who recently passed her casebook to complete her certificate studies.

What our people say

20 May 2024

Meet the Leaver

Vet Harry joined us in January 2023. As she embarks on her next adventure (moving to New Zealand!) she reflects on her time at Greenbay.

Awards and accreditations
RCVS

RCVS Accredited GP Practice

ISFM

Silver Cat Friendly Clinic

Dogs Trust and BVBA

Dog Friendly Clinic Accreditation

RWAF

Silver Rabbit Friendly Clinic

RCVS

VetGDP Approved Practice