Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

VC Evidensia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary group that values your professional growth and work-life balance. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility in Bristol, providing exceptional care for small animals. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, including a generous CPD allowance and support for certifications. Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your personal commitments while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Certificate support

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine with a focus on small animals.
• Strong surgical skills and ability to handle consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals in a busy hospital.
• Conduct surgeries and consultations while collaborating with the team.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Consultation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

RCVS Registration

Tools

Digital X-ray

CT Scanner

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

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.

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.

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

• 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 £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
• 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

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.

Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke

Bradley House, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom

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.