Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bristol is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role includes providing veterinary services across consultation, inpatient care, and surgical procedures at a busy 24/7 hospital. The practice supports professional development and offers flexible working patterns to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in consultation and surgical procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services across consultation, inpatient care and surgical procedures at a busy 24/7 hospital.
• Cover shift patterns as required by the role.

Skills

Veterinary services

Consultation skills

Surgical procedures

Inpatient care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Science

Job description

Overview

The Rowe Veterinary Group is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to work at our Bradley Stoke hospital on a 12 month Fixed term contract, covering all aspects of our shift patterns which include consultation, inpatients and operating at our busy 24/7 hospital in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services across consultation, inpatient care and surgical procedures at a busy 24/7 hospital.
• Cover shift patterns as required by the role.

About Rowe Veterinary Group

Our team has a big focus on coaching and development and has vets with further training in this area. We encourage personal development, including funding certificates where desired. We encourage a collaborative working culture where we can share ideas and support each other. Several of our vets have certificates in medicine and surgery, whilst others are currently working towards them. We enjoy supporting our new graduates and have EMS students on a regular basis enabling us to give back to the veterinary community.

Join our well equipped sites

Our tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital provides excellent facilities including digital X-ray, dental X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence whilst also providing a patient-appropriate compassionate service for our clients. You will join a well-established team of over 30 other Veterinary Surgeons across the group, a strong, experienced nursing team, and a fantastic support team.

Find your future with us

Our practices include Vet and Nursing teams with many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge as well as student veterinary nurses within several keen training practices. Our clinical teams are ably supported by our super-efficient reception teams - you are never short of support! We are always keen to support and develop of all our staff so your future growth and success will be at the forefront of your career with us. Be part of something exceptional. We are a wide-ranging group of practices across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire, with both town and rural practices that provide an exceptional level of care from our wonderful vet, nurse, and reception teams. Within our range of practices we are able to provide fully equipped theatres, including digital x-ray and ultrasound, in-house laboratories with state of the art equipment as well as a 24/7 hospital in Bristol.

Finding the right work/life balance

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours will truly tip the scales on your work life balance. We know everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance; whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you! Embrace a flexible schedule that allows you to tailor your professional growth with your personal commitments whilst experiencing a variety of cases. Your usual working hours will be working three days 8-30AM-7PM and one short day working 8.30AM-5PM, working a 4 day week with a flexible day off. We are happy to discuss a rota pattern to suit you, and welcome part time applicants.

Because our employees 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 benefits

• 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 provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
• Voluntary benefits: a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice