Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

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The Rowe Veterinary group is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to work at our Bradley Stoke hospital on a 12-month Fixed term contract. The role involves all aspects of shift patterns, including consultations, inpatients, and surgeries at our busy 24/7 hospital in Bristol.

About Rowe Veterinary Group

Our team emphasizes coaching and development, with many vets holding advanced qualifications. We support personal growth, including funding for certificates, and foster a collaborative culture where ideas are shared and support is provided. Several vets have certificates in medicine and surgery, with others working towards them. We also support new graduates and regularly host EMS students to give back to the veterinary community.

Join our well-equipped sites

Our tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital features digital X-ray, dental X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more. We focus on clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. You will be part of a well-established team of over 30 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by experienced nurses and a dedicated support team.

Find your future with us

Our practices include experienced vet and nurse teams, with opportunities for student veterinary nurses. Support staff and modern facilities—including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house labs—are available across our practices, which include a 24/7 hospital in Bristol.

Work/life balance

We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to promote work-life balance. Typical hours are three days from 8:30 AM to 7 PM and one shorter day from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with a four-day workweek and a flexible day off. Part-time applications are welcome, and we are happy to discuss rota arrangements.

Employee benefits

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Birthday holiday entitlement

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay

Development opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Support for certificates and professional development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits and retail discounts
• Discounted pet treatments at IVC practices

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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