Veterinary Surgeon - flexible hours - Family friendly, stable team

Vets for Pets; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary practice in Bristol is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for maternity cover from March/April 2026. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000-£60,000 FTE based on experience, and provides a supportive work environment with dedicated breaks and team discussions. This position involves consulting and routine surgeries, flexibility in working days, and no out-of-hours work required. Enjoy working with a friendly, experienced team committed to delivering excellent veterinary care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Paid holiday of 28 days FTE

CPD allowance

Support for certificates

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague reward hub

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with a Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Capable of handling routine surgeries and consults efficiently.
• Experience working in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary consultations and routine surgeries.
• Maintain high levels of client and patient care.
• Participate in daily team discussions and support colleagues.

Skills

Consulting skills

Surgical skills

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon Maternity Cover from March/April 2026

You will be working with a great team of longstanding, experienced colleagues, enjoy real job satisfaction and a superb work environment at Yate Vets for Pets!

About us

The practice is run locally by Kate and Keith who in turn are supported by a team totalling 6 vets including certificate holders in surgery, imaging, emergency medicine and an advanced certificate holder in ultrasound, 5 RVNs, 3 VCAs, 5 Receptionists and a practice manager. We are a family friendly, supportive and stable team and over the years we've taken on several graduates who are all still with us today, some 6 years on! 3 members of the team are also GDP advisors. Our strong nursing team are hands on with their support and skills including schedule 3 work, nurse consults, dentals and x-rays. The practice also benefits from wider support across Vets for Pets, in addition to 2 onsite, trained Mental Health First Aiders, enabling the whole team to personalise the care on offer and ensuring that each member of the team has everything they need to provide the best level of care to the patients and clients in our community.

The role and you

Kate and Keith take real pride in their team and the supportive working environment they have created together and will support you in your new role, offering a bespoke induction and a workplace that respects your need for work life balance. All vets have dedicated breaks blocked out as well as at least an hour of admin time every day. We also have daily rounds in the afternoon where we discuss what has happened that day and can also discuss any cases that vets would like some help with. We’re looking for a good all-rounder capable in consults and routine surgery, with consults given 15 minutes as standard and 30 minutes for more complex cases when required. We can be flexible on days and hours, ideally 2-3 days per week, and covering one late shift per week until 7pm. There are no out of hours, just 1 in 5 Saturdays (8.30am-5pm and we can be flexible on finish times on the other days.

The benefits

• Competitive salary between £40,000-£60,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid holiday of 28 days FTE
• CPD allowance
• Support for certificates such as time to study, or designate cases of interest/relevance to certificate
• Paid Professional memberships
• No OOH
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague reward hub - exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets and the Groom Room

And there’s more!

The practice itself is designed for more rewarding work. It’s equipped to a very high standard with equipment you’d expect such as dental x-ray, new digital x-ray system, ultrasound, diathermy, cryosurgery and also includes 3 consult rooms as well as space for our colleagues to spend time together. We’re also based on a busy retail park offering an array of popular eateries right on our doorstep including Costa, M&S and Nandos which we all enjoy together frequently!

To find out more simply contact Laura on 07790 37244 or email Laura at [e-mail] or apply below

Location: BS37 4AY

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so 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!