Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Bristol is seeking a full or part-time Veterinary Surgeon. This role involves working both in a collaborative practice and a smaller branch, focusing on work-life balance and professional development. Ideal candidates should have experience in busy veterinary settings and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits, including annual leave and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Must thrive in collaborative work environments.
• Ability to balance both operating and consulting duties.
• Strong communication skills with patients and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Work at Yate and Winterbourne practices on a rotating basis.
• Provide compassionate, patient-appropriate care.
• Participate in a variety of veterinary services including surgery and diagnostics.

Skills

Experience in a busy first opinion practice

Consulting skills

Job description

We are looking for a full or part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at Rowe - working two days per week at our Yate site and two days per week at our Winterbourne practice.

Find a great work/life balance

We are seeking someone who will thrive in this role, working half the week as part of a large friendly team and the other half developing consulting skills at our smaller branch practice, where you will do two short consult-only days. At the Rowe Veterinary Group, we prioritize work-life balance and have implemented several initiatives to support our team and your wellbeing. These include employing twilight vets, removing the last consult of the day, structuring rotas for admin time, and fostering a culture that encourages leaving on time.

About Us

Many of our vets hold Certificates in medicine and surgery, with others working towards them. We support our new graduates and regularly host EMS students, giving back to the veterinary community. Our tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital offers excellent facilities such as digital x-ray, dental x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence and providing compassionate, patient-appropriate care.

You will join a well-established team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, a strong nursing team, and a fantastic support staff. Your rota will include varied consulting shifts at Winterbourne and operating at our busy Yate practice.

As part of Rowe, you'll have access to our referral department offering services in Medicine, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Imaging, Neurology, and Dentistry. We also have an dedicated and experienced OOH team ensuring continuity of care for our patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy first opinion practice and seek to be part of a large, collaborative team. We offer a competitive salary, certificate funding, exam leave, a generous CPD allowance, paid memberships, and more.

Because our employees matter, we focus on investing in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including 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 online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 annual Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Voluntary benefits and discounts with participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices