Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Bristol

Join our brand new practice and be part of the team at Animal House Vets! We are a well-established Veterinary Group, located in and around Bristol in the South West of England, providing services to our community for over 20 years. All practices are surrounded by local amenities, and everything that Bristol has to offer, including good links to most places in the country while also being close to the countryside.

We have our own dedicated out-of-hours provision, so you will not need to worry about being on call at night, and be reassured that any inpatients will be well cared for. All our sites are RCVS accredited and have an excellent range of equipment, such as:

• Multimodal Suntech's Dopplers
• Tonopen
• Ultrasound
• Dental x-ray and main x-ray
• Endoscope
• In house lab - routine bloods, sedivue etc.

Your time will be split between surgery and consults. You can expect to see:

• Soft tissue surgery - lumpectomies, gastrointestinal surgeries (gastrotomys, gastrectomy's, enterectomy's), splenectomies, cystotomy's, TECAs and neuters
• Medical - abdominal ultrasounds, ECHO, ultrasound guided aspirates / biopsies
• Orthopaedic surgery - support by peripatetic orthopaedic service for inhouse TPLOs / CCWOs / fracture repairs / patella surgery and in house digit amputations and limb amputations
• Routine consults
• Dentals - staged dentals, supported with dental imaging for all comprehensive oral assessment under GA

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.

We offer an excellent work-life balance for our team, you'll be well supported and your working week will include:

• 37 hours per week, with part-time options available
• Four days per week, working 8:30am-6:30pm
• 1 in 4 Saturdays

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

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

Salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE.