Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers flexibility with part-time or full-time hours, no out-of-hours duties, and a supportive working environment. You will enjoy modern practice facilities, a generous CPD budget, and benefits including private medical insurance, allowing you to provide exceptional care to pets. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team that values contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary qualifications and experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to contribute to team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for pets.
• Participate in Saturday rota and collaborate with local practices.
• Maintain a calm and efficient working environment.

Skills

Confident veterinary skills

Positive contribution

Collaborative approach

Tools

Idexx haematology

Digital X-ray DR system

Therapeutic laser machine

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team at Wellpets, Worle. You will be warmly welcomed into our lovely team, in our cosy farm‑house practice, where we pride ourselves on running clinics that meet the needs of our local community. We are happy to support anyone looking to relocate to the area.

Work Schedule & Responsibilities

We are happy to discuss both full‑time (usually over 4 days) or part‑time hours for this role. There are no out‑of‑hours duties and we can discuss flexibility within your rota to allow for a healthy work/life balance. You will be required to contribute to our Saturday rota, which is 8:30 am‑12:30 pm, and we are well supported by our local friendly out‑of‑hours service provider. Although this is a sole‑charge position, we have an excellent network of local IVC practices with whom we can collaborate. Our Yeovil branch of Wellpets is readily accessible for discussing clinical cases and offering mutual support via phone or video conference. The Yeovil and Vale Portishead teams will also be involved in clinical club meetings.

Practice Facilities

We have modern general practice equipment at our disposal: Idexx haematology and biochemistry, microscopy, ultrasound with doppler, digital X‑ray DR system, dental DR, multiparameter monitor, electrocautery and a therapeutic laser machine. We run a well‑structured diary which leads to a calm and efficient working day. This gives you quality time with your patients for 1:1 care.

Team & Culture

Our superb nursing team is encouraged to contribute at every level, building great relations with our loyal clients. We hope to find someone with a positive contribution, fresh ideas and a collaborative approach to growing the practice, allowing you as a talented vet to enjoy your role to the full. Our motto at Wellpets is "treating pets like family" but we also extend this to treating our colleagues like family.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World‑leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Colleague benefits: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Salary

£0 – £75 000 a year, up to £75 000 DOE.

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