Veterinary Surgeon - Clevedon

Supreme Search Specialists; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' holiday

Birthday leave

Approx. £3,000 annual CPD allowance

RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships paid

Contributory pension

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is partnering with a veterinary practice in Clevedon, Somerset to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a flexible part-time role. The position offers 25–30 hours per week with one in four Saturdays and no Sundays or out-of-hours requirements.

The successful candidate will be an MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with solid GP experience and comfortable working sole charge when needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon with solid GP practice experience.
• Comfortable working sole charge when required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion small animal consultations
• Performing routine surgical procedures
• Investigating and managing medical cases
• Developing appropriate treatment plans for patients
• Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
• Managing cases independently and undertaking sole-charge responsibilities
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, nurses and visiting clinicians
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Supporting high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
• Contributing to the continued development of the practice and clinical team

Skills

Consultation skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Education

MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Clevedon, Somerset

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly small animal team in Clevedon, Somerset.

This is a flexible part-time position, with 25–30 hours per week available and flexibility around the working pattern. The role includes 1 in 4 Saturdays, with no Sundays or out-of-hours requirements.

A salary of £45,000–£65,000 FTE depending on experience is available, alongside a generous CPD allowance and excellent professional development support.

The position would suit a confident GP Veterinary Surgeon looking for a varied first-opinion caseload, flexibility and a strong work-life balance.

Salary: £45,000–£65,000 FTE DOE
Location: Clevedon, Somerset
Schedule: 25–30 hours per week with flexible working available and 1 in 4 Saturdays
OOH: No Sundays or out-of-hours

About the Practice

The practice is a well-established, purpose-built small animal clinic with a bright and spacious clinical environment.

Facilities include a dedicated operating theatre, three consultation rooms, spacious preparation area, separate cat and dog wards and an isolation ward, alongside modern equipment for first-opinion veterinary care.

The clinical team has experience across a range of areas, including soft tissue surgery, BOAS procedures and reproductive health. Nurses are encouraged to utilise their skills, including undertaking Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.

The practice also works closely with visiting clinicians providing ultrasonography and orthopaedic surgery, allowing a wider variety of interesting cases to be investigated and treated in-house.

Located in the seaside town of Clevedon, the practice offers convenient access to the M5, with Bristol and Weston-super-Mare both within easy reach.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion small animal consultations

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Investigating and managing medical cases

• Developing appropriate treatment plans for patients

• Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients

• Managing cases independently and undertaking sole-charge responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, nurses and visiting clinicians

• Maintaining accurate clinical records

• Supporting high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare

• Contributing to the continued development of the practice and clinical team

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with solid general practice experience and confidence across routine consultations and surgery.

You should be comfortable working sole charge when required and capable of managing your own clinical caseload effectively.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills are important, together with a commitment to delivering high standards of veterinary care.

The role would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking for part-time or flexible hours while retaining access to an interesting caseload and opportunities for continued clinical development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000–£65,000 FTE DOE

• 25–30 hours per week with flexible working available

• 1 in 4 Saturdays

• No Sundays or OOH

• 5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years

• Additional birthday leave

• Approximately £3,000 annual CPD allowance

• Certificates considered and supported

• RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships paid

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee discount and reward programme