Part Time Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Bath Veterinary Group, Chapel Surgery; Melksham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Melksham is seeking an experienced vet to deliver high-quality clinical care and support client communications. The role is part-time, requiring 9.5 hours on Thursdays and Fridays, alongside weekend rotas. Salary can reach up to £34,000 depending on experience, with a strong emphasis on staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience working as a vet is required.
• Ability to work part-time and join weekend rota.
• Commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and client communication.
• Perform consultations and surgeries.
• Participate in weekend rotas as needed.

Skills

Confidence in sole charge

Excellent clinical care

Strong client communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced vet to join our well-established team. This role is ideal for a vet who is confident working sole charge. The successful candidate will provide an excellent standard of clinical care and client communication. Duties will include both consulting and operating.

Hours and Location

Part-time role: 9.5 hours on Thursdays and Fridays, plus joining our weekend rota at Bath Vets sites. We are happy to discuss two different weekend rotas. There will be no OOH or Bank holidays with this role.

About the Practice

The surgery is equipped with in-house lab, theatre, dentistry and x-ray facilities, as well as hospitalisation facilities and support of colleagues, at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in Bath. It is the base of our Bath Vet Referrals team. We pride ourselves on a friendly working environment and a focus on staff wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge via in-house learning and CPD. Bath Veterinary Referrals is based at Rosemary Lodge Hospital; the team includes Medicine Clinicians and Surgeons.

Why Us

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:

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – discount gateway with discounts at retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary

Salary up to £34,000 DOE