Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a 12 month fixed term contract with Vale Vets in Dursley, offering a balanced mix of surgery, medicine and consulting. The role is for 30 hours per week over 3 days, with 1 in 8 full weekends, 1 in 8 Saturday mornings and one late shift from 12pm to 10pm every fortnight.

There is TOIL for out of hours work. After 10pm, you can choose to take emergencies for remuneration or pass them on to neighbouring external OOH clinics.

The role is well suited to a confident veterinary surgeon who enjoys working collaboratively and developing clinical interests within a supportive hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied caseload across surgery, medicine and consulting.
• Work closely with the wider practice team to provide high-quality patient and client care.
• Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• Take part in the rota, including full weekends, Saturday mornings and late shifts.
• Support the ongoing development of those around you while continuing to build your own clinical skills.

Requirements

• A veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• 12 month fixed term contract.
• 30 hours per week over 3 days.
• 1 in 8 full weekends.
• 1 in 8 Saturday mornings.
• One late shift every fortnight, 12pm to 10pm.
• TOIL for out of hours work.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.

About the Practice

Vale Vets, Dursley is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice has 10 first opinion clinicians, 8 referral vets, around 30 nursing staff and a dynamic management team of 5.

The hospital includes digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT and extensive animal care facilities. It also has 24-hour nursing cover, with on-call vet cover for hospitalised in-patients.