Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Blake Vets - Manor Gardens, Burnham-on-Sea, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

At Blake Vets, we’ve built a strong reputation across Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea for delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners. Now, we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon at our Burnham practice and help us continue that legacy. If you’re passionate about clinical excellence, thrive on variety, and want to work in a team that values development and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Alongside another vet on rotation, you’ll have the autonomy to shape the service while knowing you have the backing of a wider team of certificate holders in medicine. You will also have the sound knowledge that we offer 24 hour inpatient care at our main branch where you can send emergency cases over.

Whether you’re experienced or looking to develop, we’ll support you with certificates, advanced training, and leadership opportunities.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Working Pattern

We offer an excellent work-life balance for our team:

Flexible working – full or part-time options can be considered, tailored rotas
Fixed day off
No OOH – covered externally after 7pm
4-day week averaging 38 hours, between Monday and Saturday.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

Experience working 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 both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses

£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks

Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities

A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

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 & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Blake Vets - Manor Gardens

Manor Gardens Veterinary Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2ET, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

Rabbit Friendly

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At IVC Evidensia 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.

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