Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established veterinary practice in Somerset that values work-life balance, offers flexible working hours, and supports both new and experienced vets. With modern facilities and a collaborative team, this role provides ample opportunities for professional development and personal growth in a scenic location. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and wellness programs.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Friendly team environment for support.
• Opportunity for clinical skills development.
• Encouragement for new graduates and experienced vets.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a collaborative veterinary practice.
• Provide veterinary care without overnight on-call duties.
• Participate in mentoring and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills Development

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford, Wedmore, South West

Looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, feel supported by a friendly team, and enjoy a great work/life balance? Whether you’re early in your career or a more experienced vet, Axe Valley Vets could be the perfect fit.

Why Chose Us?

We’re a well-established, multi-branch practice in Somerset with a diverse and supportive team of 10 vets, ranging from recent graduates to certificate holders in medicine and surgery. We work collaboratively, share cases, and support one another in our development.

• Hub and spoke model with a main site and a few branches (some consult only)
• Modern facilities and regular visits from a soft tissue surgeon and ophthalmologist
• Experienced and dedicated nursing, ANA, and reception teams
• Proud to support the IVC New Graduate Scheme and a partner practice for Surrey University
• Strong focus on mentoring, development, and certificate support
• Several of our vets have been with us since graduation

Based in beautiful Somerset, we’re surrounded by countryside with easy access to Bristol and Bath. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures or cultural city life, you’ll find it here. Dog lover? Your canine companion is welcome too! Staff kennelling is available on site, and lunchtime dog walks are part of our routine.

Work/Life Balance

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit a variety of lifestyles. Our standard full-time schedule consists of 40 hours worked over 4 days, with no overnight on-call duties. Weekend shifts are limited to a 1-in-9 rota, covering day shifts only, as all out-of-hours care is managed externally. We also welcome part-time applications and are happy to discuss alternative working patterns to support work-life balance

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a welcoming, forward thinking practice in a beautiful part of the country, we’d love to hear from you.

Because our employee’s 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• 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

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford

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.