Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Blake Vets; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bridgwater seeks a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on wellbeing and development. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on work-life balance.
• Experience in managing and investigating varied clinical cases.

Responsibilities

• Work 38 hours over 4 days with weekend on-call.
• Provide exceptional care to patients and clients.

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 seeking 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 Saturday morning in practice.

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, located just outside North Petherton, is well-equipped with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy. We are a friendly, supportive team working to a high clinical standard in a busy first opinion practice that sees a variety of interesting cases. Each day offers different challenges, allowing you to use your clinical judgment to manage and investigate cases effectively.

Our Commitment to Our People

Our people are fundamental to everything we do. We invest in our team, premises, and processes to ensure we continue delivering exceptional care to our patients, clients, and colleagues. Join a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your contributions are valued.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognize that our staff are key to our success. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, online learning resources, research funding opportunities, and more.
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts, and more.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE.