Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time pattern 29.9h/wk

No out-of-hours

Holiday allowance via salary sacrifice

Paid professional subscriptions (RCVS,

Job summary

Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets in Bristol is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team. You’ll deliver high-quality patient care across a varied caseload of cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals, with a particular interest in rabbits.

This long-established practice values continuity of care, strong client relationships and a collaborative approach. The role is 29.9 hours per week across Mon, Wed and Fri with a 1 in 5 weekend rota; Bristol location, friendly team,

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience with small animals preferred.
• Interest in rabbits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team.
• Collaborate with nurses and staff to plan treatments.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Surgery

Exotic animals interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding part-time role within a friendly, supportive and well-established practice?

With exciting changes taking place at Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets from November 2026, we’re looking for an additional Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team. We’re proud to have colleagues who have been with us since the practice first opened almost 10 years ago, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both our team and clients.

About us

We’re a locally owned and independently run practice with an experienced team of vets, nurses and non-clinical colleagues. Our vets have a range of clinical interests, including surgery, dentistry, feline medicine and imaging, so you’ll be joining a team with plenty of knowledge and experience to share.
We see a varied and interesting caseload and benefit from a close relationship with a nearby referral service, giving our team excellent support when more complex cases arise.

We’re proud to hold an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic award, with aspirations to achieve Gold, as well as a RAW Silver Rabbit Friendly award. We’re also an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice and have the facilities and equipment you’d expect from a thriving small animal GP practice.

The role

We’re looking for an all-round Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys delivering high-quality patient care and preferably has a particular interest in rabbits and other small animals Building strong relationships with clients is of course a must.

Our varied caseload includes cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, so you’ll ideally be confident across all aspects of everyday small animal medicine and surgery.

Alongside strong clinical skills, we’re looking for someone who is a great communicator, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to become part of a genuinely supportive team.

This is a part-time position working 29.9 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 1 in 5 weekend rota.

What we can offer you

• Part-time working pattern – 29.9 hours per week
• No out-of-hours
• Negotiable holiday allowance through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Holiday and sick pay funded
• Paid professional subscriptions, including RCVS and VDS, plus one additional subscription
• Contributory pension scheme
• A friendly, experienced and supportive team environment
• A varied caseload with excellent clinical support

Why Bristol?

Our practice is ideally located with great local amenities, plenty of parking and excellent public transport links. The train station and nearest airport are both around 15 minutes away, while the M4, M5 and M32 are easily accessible.

You’ll also have easy access to some fantastic areas across the Southwest, including the beautiful Cotswolds and South-West coast.

Interested?

If you’d like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Practice Owner Ben Kelly:

07922 254215
[e-mail]

Location

BS13 7TJ

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!