Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Animal House Vets’ well-equipped small animal practice in Bristol, with the added bonus of flexible working arrangements ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week. You’ll benefit from no out-of-hours night calls thanks to the practice’s dedicated OOH provision, with just a 1:4 weekend rota to manage. The team actively encourages case discussions, clinical freedom to work up your cases, and a genuine mix of consulting and surgical work, with opportunities for sole charge experience as you develop confidence.

Bristol itself offers vibrant urban amenities alongside easy access to the countryside, plus excellent transport links to Bath, Wales, Birmingham, Devon, and London. An exciting new site is opening in 2026, bringing fresh opportunities for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard small animal veterinary care across a range of consults and surgical procedures
• Work autonomously on cases with clinical freedom to develop diagnostic and treatment plans
• Participate in 1:4 weekend rota (daytime only—no night shifts due to dedicated OOH provision)
• Engage in case discussions and mentoring with the wider team to foster continuous learning
• Contribute to a supportive, feedback-focused culture with regular appraisals and team meetings
• Support a loyal client base and community with excellent communication and compassionate care

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon (UK RCVS registration)
• Strong communication skills and genuine team-player mentality
• Passion for delivering high-standard small animal care
• Flexibility and adaptability to various shift patterns (20-40 hours per week)
• This role suits both experienced practitioners and newly qualified vets seeking mentored support

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays plus birthday off), no night-time OOH work, flexible hours, and shift patterns tailored to your needs
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, private medical insurance, and enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance plus 40 paid CPD hours, access to Vetlexicon online resources, certificate and advanced learning support, and world-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• Financial Support: £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet, plus access to Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership and VDS cover included
• Colleague Perks: Retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Animal House Vets is a well-established veterinary group serving Bristol and the South West for over 20 years. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a global network of over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries, caring for around 25,000 animals daily with a team of approximately 41,000 employees. The practice operates from RCVS-accredited sites equipped with excellent clinical facilities.

The team is development-focused and collaborative, with active communication channels (including a dedicated messenger group for case discussion and handovers), regular appraisals, and a genuine commitment to supporting both clinical excellence and staff wellbeing. The practice culture values feedback, mentorship, and creating an environment where individuals can develop their professional passions.