Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This part-time Veterinary Surgeon role is based at Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets and offers 29.9 hours per week, with working days on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The rota also includes 1 in 5 weekends, covering Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, with no out-of-hours.

You’ll be joining a locally owned, independently run practice with a welcoming team and a varied caseload. The practice has colleagues who have been there since it first opened almost 10 years ago, and it brings together vets, nurses and non-clinical colleagues with a range of clinical interests, including surgery, dentistry, feline medicine and imaging.

The role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys all-round small animal work, building strong client relationships and working collaboratively within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.
• Work confidently with cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment alongside vets, nurses and non-clinical colleagues.
• Support everyday small animal medicine and surgery.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• All levels of experience are considered.
• Confidence across everyday small animal medicine and surgery is preferred.
• A particular interest in rabbits and other small animals would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to fit into a supportive team.

Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 to £55,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Part-time hours, 29.9 per week.
• No out-of-hours.
• 1 in 5 weekend rota, with Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
• Negotiable holiday allowance through salary sacrifice.
• Holiday and sick pay funded.
• Paid professional subscriptions, including RCVS and VDS, plus one additional subscription.
• Uncapped CPD allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Friendly, experienced and supportive team environment.
• Varied caseload with excellent clinical support.

About the Practice

Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets is a locally owned and independently run practice with an experienced team of vets, nurses and non-clinical colleagues. The team has a close relationship with a nearby referral service, which helps support more complex cases.

The practice holds an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic award and a RAW Silver Rabbit Friendly award, with aspirations to reach Gold for cats. It is also an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice and is described as having the facilities and equipment expected from a thriving small animal GP practice.