Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bridgwater is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. This full-time role offers a 38-hour work week over 4 days, with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing and development. The practice is well-equipped and values high clinical standards, providing an engaging environment for professional growth.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with excellent work-life balance.
• Experience in managing and investigating cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and manage cases independently.
• Participate in weekend on-call duties on a rotational basis.

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 mornings 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 a friendly team. It features on-site digital X-ray, separate dental X-ray equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to high clinical standards. This busy first opinion practice sees a variety of interesting cases, allowing you 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 deliver exceptional care to our patients, clients, and colleagues. Join a supportive team where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your contribution is valued.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are key to our success. We invest in our team through competitive salaries and benefits, including:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• 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
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 per annum from the Care Fund for all Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes, subject to eligibility
• Flexible voluntary benefits and discounts with retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices

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