Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£56,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Small Animal Surgery Small Animal Medicine Consulting Clinical Decision Making Team Collaboration Client Communication Flexible Working Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Bristol

Discipline: Small Animal | Full Time, Part Time, Flexible | Salary up to £56,000 FTE DOE

About the Role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a GP Vet to join our busy hospital clinic in an exciting and varied role, covering 4 days per week across our branches. Our caseload is diverse, interesting, and consistently challenging, providing excellent opportunities for professional development.

This role is primarily based at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], working a four-day week (8:30am–6:30pm), with 3 in 11 Saturdays. Saturday shifts include two at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (8:30am–5:00pm) and one at our Fishponds branch (9:00am–4:00pm). This is a float position, covering shifts across our eight Bristol branches, offering a varied caseload with a mix of consulting and surgery. You’ll work across a hospital setting as well as smaller and medium-sized practices, giving you excellent exposure and variety. We are keen to talk to both full and part time applicants will be considered, we are happy to discuss flexible working for the right candidate.

About You

You’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team across all eight sites, led by an experienced Clinical Director and several Senior Vets, many of whom have been with the practice for over a decade. You’ll receive plenty of support from experienced and approachable colleagues, including vets holding Certificates in Surgery and Small Animal Medicine. We also have certificates in progress, alongside a wealth of additional expertise in areas such as Behaviour, Herbal Medicine, and Acupuncture.

Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
  • Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
  • World leading [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Training Centres
  • £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
  • 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

How to Apply

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. 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.

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Apply directly: https://jobs.eu.lever.co/ivcevidensia/f9eba12d-7a35-4b22-9cec-3f66c88f7de1/apply

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

This role is primarily based at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 32-34 Zetland Road, Redland, BS6 7AB, United Kingdom. Visit website: www.zetlandvets.co.uk.

Commitment to Diversity

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

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