Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

RCVS fees & BVA membership

Cycle to Work

Job summary

inspiring vet care is looking for an enthusiastic GP vet to join our team across 8 sites in Bristol. The role combines hospital work with occasional afternoon sessions at a branch, blending in-ward care and outpatient consulting.

You’ll work closely with experienced Clinical Directors and Vets, benefit from a supportive team, and have opportunities to develop specialty interests. This is a full-time position with a 4-day work pattern, including occasional weekends and flexible shifts to cover

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning attitude and willingness to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and contribute to the practice's clinical culture.
• Work as part of a collaborative team in a hospital and branch setting.
• Provide consulting at hospital or branch practices as required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP vet to join our team. We have a lovely welcoming team across 8 sites in Bristol, run by an experienced team of Clinical Directors and Vets, many of whom have been with the practice for more than a decade!

This role is based predominantly in our main hospital, but some afternoon consulting sessions (from 4pm-6.30pm) will be based in one of our branch practices.

We feel this role would suit an experienced veterinary surgeon with a medicine bias and confident skills in ultrasonography.

Practice Highlights

• Be well supported by our friendly team
• We have certificate holders in Surgery, Cardiology, Feline medicine and Small Animal Medicine, we encourage professional growth
• Within our team we can offer a wealth of experience and qualifications in handy subjects such as Behaviour, Pain Management and Acupuncture

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

• Predominantly a mix of consulting ( 1 day a week) and inpatient/ward shifts (3 days a week).
• Inpatient/ward shifts involve looking after our inpatients including any investigation required
• Seeing any urgent/emergency appointments throughout the day
• Consult at our hospital either all day or consult in the morning and travel to a nearby branch practice to consult from 4pm

Working Pattern

• 38.7 hours per week
• 8.30am-6.30pm (1hr unpaid lunch), 4 day week. Set 1 day off / week
• 3 in 11 weekends: Fishponds 9am-4pm (1hr unpaid lunch), Zetland Road Hospital Inpatients/Emergencies 8.30am-5pm (1hr unpaid lunch), Zetland Road Hospital Consults 8.30am-5pm (1hr unpaid lunch)

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £65,000 pa FTE/DOE