Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Branch Leader

VC Evidensia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to lead a small team in a supportive and friendly clinic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and manage a dedicated client base while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. With no night duties and a flexible schedule, you will have the chance to grow professionally through CPD opportunities and certificate support. Join a company that values its people and invests in their development, while also providing attractive benefits such as private medical insurance and additional holiday entitlement. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Voluntary benefits

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of post-graduation experience required.
• Must be able to perform GP work including consultations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team and provide veterinary care to clients.
• Perform operations and consultations at the Patchway site.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Communication Skills

Sole-charge Work

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Mobile Ultrasound

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Branch Leader

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP Vet to work in our vet clinic, managing the small team there and providing care to the lovely dedicated client base. We have a lovely welcoming team across 8 sites in Bristol, run by an experienced team of Clinical Directors and Senior Vets, many of whom have been with the practice for more than a decade.

What’s on offer for you?

You will have lots of support from experienced (and lovely) colleagues with Certificates in Surgery, Feline medicine, and Small Animal Medicine. We also have certificates ‘ln-Progress’ and a wealth of other experience and qualifications in other handy subjects such as Behaviour, Herbal Medicine, and Acupuncture. Your working week will over four days, you will also be part of the shared weekend rota. There are no night duties or bank holiday work as our Redland Hospital is the host practice for the Vets Now Bristol Clinic. The Patchway site has a full time registered nurse and very experienced receptionists to support you.

Our Patchway site has the ability to perform operations and dentistry and we have a mobile ultrasound that can be brought to the clinic if needed. The shift would be three days a week operating and consulting, and one day consulting only. Ideally, we are looking for a full-time candidate, we have 39.5 hours over 4 days available, with an optional fixed day off. We are looking for a candidate who would be happy to join our weekend rota; both full and part time applicants will be considered.

About You

We are looking for a Vet with more than 3 years of post-graduation experience. Our new Vet must be able and willing to perform GP work, including consultations. Although all complex cases could be referred to our hospital team, you would be the only vet in our Patchway branch so confidence in sole-charge work is necessary. Our ideal candidate will be organised, and a good communicator with both clients and colleagues. This role involves line managing three other employees, but training and support can be provided for those wanting to take the next step in this direction.

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
• 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

Zetland Vets, Patchway

6 Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5PA, United Kingdom

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.