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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Clifton Veterinary Practice, Bristol, Bristol, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £56,500 FTE DOE

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We are looking for an enthusiastic GP Vet to work in our single vet, consult only clinic, with the opportunity for a fixed shift at one of our other branches. We have a lovely welcoming team across 8 sites in Bristol and Cheltenham, run by an experienced team of Clinical Directors and Senior Vets, many of whom have been with the practice for more than a decade. 

What’s on offer for you?

You will have lots of support from 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 in other handy subjects such as Behaviour, Herbal Medicine, and Acupuncture.  Your working week will over four days, you will also be part of the shared weekend rota. There are no night duties or bank holiday work as our Redland Hospital is the host practice for the Vets Now Bristol Clinic.

Opportunities with Clifton Vets

Our Clifton clinic is a single vet, consult only site, but the role can also involve a fixed shift at our busy hospital site, where support will be available from our experienced team. There is the opportunity to take on some management of the site if this is an area of interest.  

Join our supportive team

The site will be undergoing a refurb in the near future, which will allow us to continue our high standard of care to our dedicated and proactive client base.  You would be supported by experienced receptionists and a registered vet nurse.  Ideally, we are looking for a full-time candidate, who would be happy to join our weekend rota, but part time applicants would be considered. 

About You

We are looking for a Vet with more than 1 year of post-graduation experience. Our new Vet must be able and willing to perform GP work, including consultations. Although all complex cases could be referred to our hospital team, you would be the only vet in our Clifton branch so confidence in sole-charge work is necessary. Our ideal candidate will be organised, and a good communicator with both clients and colleagues.

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

  • Wellbeing

  • 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
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits

  • 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
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    Clifton Veterinary Practice, Bristol

    28 St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LR, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    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.

    Talent Partner

    Maizie Brown

    maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com