Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC

VC Evidensia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,400 - 61,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Bristol is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a fixed-term contract of 15 months with a salary up to £56,000 FTE DOE. The role involves working across two branches with a 36-hour work week and participation in a shared weekend rota. This position is suited for both recent graduates and experienced vets, offering substantial professional development and support from an experienced team. A variety of employee benefits ensure a strong commitment to work-life balance and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, confident in both surgical and consulting duties.
• Recent graduate or experienced vet expected.

Responsibilities

• Work across two branches, participating in a shared weekend rota.
• Provide care at both Zetland Hospital and Fishponds.
• Support by experienced colleagues with various specialties.

Skills

Surgical skills

Consulting skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Zetland Vets, Fishponds, Bristol, South West

Veterinary Surgeon - Fixed Term Contract for 15 months

Salary up to £56,000 FTE DOE

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP vet to work across our hospital clinic and other branches. 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!

About the role

This is a 36-hour per week position worked over fourdays, with participation in a shared weekend rota. The role is split across two branches, Zetland Hospital and Fishponds. The weekly schedule is Monday and Tuesday at Fishponds, Wednesday at Zetland Hospital (ward vet and consulting), Thursday in a float role providing sick and holiday cover, and Friday as a day off. Working hours are 8:30am to 6:30pm, with no Saturdays required. We would also consider a part-time arrangement (Monday to Wednesday), which would be a 28-hour week.

Fishponds is a busy two-vet practice, offering both surgery and consulting, supported by an experienced team. This role would suit either a recent graduate or an experienced vet confident in both surgical and consulting duties.

Join our experienced team

You will be well support by our experienced (and lovely) colleagues with Certificates in Surgery, Cardiology, Feline medicine and Small Animal Medicine. We also have certificates ‘ln-Progress’ and a wealth of other experience and qualifications across our branches in other handy subjects such as Behaviour, Pain Management and Acupuncture.

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
• RCVS fees
• 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, Fishponds

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.