Veterinary Surgeon - PT - no OOH. Salary up to £75K FTE

Vets for Pets; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bristol is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice high-quality veterinary medicine without weekend or out-of-hours commitments. The ideal candidate will be confident, have UK experience, and be comfortable managing a varied caseload. With an attractive salary of up to £75,000 (DOE, FTE), this role supports a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy a supportive team and modern practice facilities in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS membership fees covered

Company discounts and benefits

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Confident Veterinary Surgeon with UK experience.
• Comfortable managing a broad first-opinion caseload including medicine, surgery, and preventative care.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Utilise surgery and consult skills as part of an experienced team.
• Work part-time with structured days allowing time for administration and breaks.
• No weekends or out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Confidence in veterinary surgery

Strong communication skills

Broad first-opinion caseload management

Commitment to clinical excellence

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - PT- no OOH. Salary up to £75K FTE

Would you like to practise high-quality first opinion veterinary medicine without weekend or out-of-hours cover? We have a fantastic opportunity for a confident Veterinary Surgeon with UK experience to join our thriving practice in a picturesque setting, while still being close to the city centre.

Our team

Margo our practice owner graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in 2004, and went on to gain over 21 years’ experience including a Head Vet position at a busy London practice, before then going on to opening Vets for Pets Bristol Longwell Green in 2018.

Margo is also supported by an experienced team of vets including Beth who graduated in 2019 and has recently joined on a permanent basis, having had regular locum work with us before that, alongside our visiting imaging, orthopaedic and soft tissue specialists who we see on a regular basis and provide our patients with a range of advanced investigations, procedures and surgeries.

Our strong nursing team, lead by Head Nurse Jo, are hands on in their support and fully utilise their skills including schedule 3 work, nurse consults and clinics, dentals and x-rays.

And with our clinical team all being supported by a professional and welcoming team of 3 receptionists and longstanding Practice Manager Silviya, you’ll be joining a brilliant team.

About the practice

• Large, stand-alone facility including separate colleague kitchen, communal area and office
• Brand new IDEXX equipment
• Well-equipped with x-ray, multi-parameter, capnograph, v-gels
• Advanced ultrasound equipment
• Support of highly experienced professionals - both vets and nurses
• Attractive outdoor space enjoyed by staff and in-patients on sunny days
• Free on-site parking
• Conveniently located near shops, cafés, and amenities

The role

This is a well-balanced role of surgery and consults, ideal for someone looking to utilise all their skills as part of an experienced team, on a part time basis. Our days are structured well and allow time for admin and breaks, with consults given 30 minutes as standard.

We can be flexible on days but ideally, you’ll work 2 consecutive days per week, from 9am until 7pm with paid lunch break. There are no weekends and no out of hours either, which provides the perfect work-life balance.

What we’re looking for

• A confident Veterinary Surgeon with UK experience
• Comfortable managing a broad first-opinion caseload (medicine, surgery, preventative care)
• Strong communication skills and a desire to build lasting client relationships
• Commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing learning

What We Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 (DOE, FTE) based on experience
• No weekends commitment, no out-of-hours shifts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• CPD allowance and support for Certificates
• RCVS and VDS membership fees covered
• Exclusive company discounts and benefits
• A genuinely supportive and friendly working culture in a beautiful location

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

Location: BS30 9DD

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.