Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bridgwater seeks a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role. You will enjoy a supportive team environment, excellent work-life balance, and numerous development opportunities. Responsibilities include managing cases and providing high-quality care. Join us to make a difference in animal health and welfare while benefiting from a competitive salary and generous perks.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with excellent work-life balance.
• Ability to manage and investigate own cases.

Responsibilities

• Work 38 hours over 4 days with weekend on-call duties.
• Provide high clinical standards in a busy first opinion practice.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical Judgment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Full-Time (38 hours over 4 days)

Join a team where your wellbeing, development, and career progression truly matter

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a fulfilling role with excellent work-life balance and exceptional benefits? We’re looking for a committed and compassionate individual to join our team on a 38-hour week, working 4 days of 9.5 hours. The position includes weekend work on a 1-in-7 rotational basis, covering full weekends, Friday night on-call and in practice Saturday morning.

About Us

We have 3 practices within our group, Showground Road and Robins Drive in Bridgwater and Berrow Road in Burnham on sea. The main Blake Practice is well-equipped with a friendly team, based just outside North Petherton. It has the benefit of on-site digital X-ray, separate dental X-ray equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy. We are a friendly, supportive team working to a high clinical standard. This is a busy first opinion practice, which sees a variety of interesting cases. You will find each day different, and you will be able to use your clinical judgment to manage and investigate your own cases.

At our practice, our people are fundamental to everything we do. We invest in our team, our premises, and our processes to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional care – to our patients, clients, and one another.

Join a supportive team where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your contribution is valued.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Blake Vets, Bridgwater

The Veterinary Surgery, Showground Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6AJ, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.