Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Multi Vet Team) Medicine Bias

Location Bristol
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65k, Visa, Benefits DOE
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGBRIEMR
Published: 6 months ago

​We have an unmissable opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a long-established and continually growing first opinion small animal practice, in an Ideal Location in the UK!

Upon joining the team, you will work alongside 8 vets, 2 vets are working towards certificates, 8 RVNs and fantastic support team of 10. They are a very happy, well-organised and supportive team, and if you have the same beliefs in teamwork and providing excellent patient care!

They're a well-established and well-equipped first opinion practice, not only have they invested in their team’s development, but have also invested in additional equipment, such as - ultrasound machine including a cardiac probe, digital Xray machine and dental Xray, therapeutic laser, a range of pumps, tonovet. The practice's highly experienced surgeons offer additional services such as soft tissue surgery, Orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures across the Bristol region.


They have also recently expanded the practice and its facilities, creating an additional theatre, more kennel space and consult rooms as well as a large modern, and well-equipped colleague room.

As a joint venture practice, they have complete Clinical freedom and no targets or clinical restrictions on how to work cases up. They work together as a clinical team to provide the best possible options for our client’s pets and their resources. 

In addition to a rewarding role in a superb location, you can also expect to receive:

  • Competitive salary up to £65k depending on experience

  • Annual leave of 5.6 weeks including bank holidays rising to 6.6 days including bank holidays after 2 calendar years employment

  • Dedicated CPD allowance and time off including funding towards certificates

  • No out of hours 

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Income protection after 1yrs service

  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

  • Birthday off (additional to annual leave)

  • Subsidised Private health insurance after probation completed

  • Easy/free parking, bike storage and good public transport links

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Company Sick pay (based on service)

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group as well as discounts on High Street retailers, restaurants & gym membership

The Ideal Vet:

They are looking for a forward-thinking, Veterinary Surgeon who is enthusiastic and self-motivated. You’ll have great communication, general surgical and medical skills. However, the role would also suit a consulting only vet with a medical bias.

This is a full or part time position, both include paid l

About the Role:

Lunch breaks and overtime.
Full time is 40hrs - 4-day week with a 1:6 weekend rota (weekend week - work 3 days plus the weekend)
Part time– (A couple of vets currently do 2-3 10hr days per week) 1:6 weekend rota

During midweek they have at least 4 vets, each sharing a mixture of consulting (15mins appointments, 30min for more complicated cases) floating and Surgery time.

They also dedicate catch up time in the diary, as well as admin time to make your calls, referrals etc. Sole charge at weekends only (with phone support if required)

If you are an experienced vet with at least 2 years solid experience looking for a new role in an ideal location in the UK - Get in Touch Today so you don't miss out on this Great Opportunity!

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.