Small Animal Vet - Up to £70k - Full-time

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bristol is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers a balanced 4-day working week, with excellent pay up to £70,000 p/a. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality care. Minimum 2 years’ UK small animal experience is essential. Benefits include enhanced maternity & paternity pay, 25 days holiday, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support

Funded memberships and CPD allowance

Surgery discounts

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Internal leadership training and ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in UK small animal practice.
• Confidence in routine surgery and general practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload in a supportive team environment.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and client service.

Skills

UK small animal experience

Routine surgery

Excellent communication

Team player

Passion for pet wellbeing

Job description

Key Role Details:

• 4-day working week
• 1 in 4 weekends, with time off in lieu to maintain work-life balance
• Excellent salary of up to £70,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience
• If you’re a surgically capable vet looking for your next challenge within a progressive, supportive, and welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, customer-focused Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in surgery to join a friendly, well-established small animal practice in Bristol. You’ll be part of a supportive team of four vets, four RVNs, and six support staff, delivering excellence in clinical care and client service.

You’ll handle an exciting and varied caseload, with no shortage of interesting cases coming through the doors. The practice has a strong focus on collaboration and professional growth — we pride ourselves on the training and support we provide to students and colleagues, with several previous students going on to join the team permanently once qualified. CPD is continuous and actively encouraged across all levels, with new initiatives continually being developed to support skill development.

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ UK small animal experience
• Confident with routine surgery and general practice
• Excellent communicator and genuine team player
• Passionate about pet wellbeing and high-quality care

What’s on Offer:

To attract and retain great people, the practice provides an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Boost employee benefits and retail discounts
• Help at Hand wellbeing support
• Funded memberships and CPD allowance
• Surgery discounts
• 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training and ongoing development opportunities

Job Ref: JN-102025-33317