At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team as a Senior Vet Surgeon, providing excellent care for small animals.
- Company: A growing veterinary practice in beautiful Somerset with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and professional development support.
- Other info: Work in a well-equipped surgery with a variety of cases and a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while enjoying a great work/life balance.
- Qualifications: 7-8 years of small animal experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000, DOE
Type of Work: Vet Surgeon
Job Details:
We have an unmissable opportunity for a senior veterinary surgeon to join our clients growing team in Somerset! This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. They want to ensure that their colleagues get an excellent work/life balance and so have no OOH and only require weekend cover for holidays which works out as 1 in 6 or 1 in 8.
Our client are looking for a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills, for this role you will need a minimum of 7-8 years small animal UK experience. The key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the role, delivering excellent patient and client care. You’ll be a strong team player and have good communication skills with both your colleagues and clients. No two days are the same at this practice so you should enjoy the variety the role will bring.
You’ll be supported by a strong team of 3 vets, 3 nurses, 7 receptionists and a practice manager. Our clients well-equipped surgery is purpose built to industry leading standards and you’ll get use of their x-ray, dental x-ray, multi-parameter, capnograph, v-gels, ultrasound, latest blood machines and DNA testing. They see a good variety of cases with a split of 40% dogs, 35% cats, 25% exotics, and a large amount of their loyal client base are insured.
Package:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service
- Paid professional memberships
- Dedicated CPD allowance and time off
- Support for certificates such as time to study, or designate cases of interest/relevance to certificate
Small Animal Senior Vet Surgeon Job, Somerset, England in Bath employer: The Vet Service
The Vet Service is an exceptional employer, offering a modern and supportive environment for experienced Vet Surgeons. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible rotas, and access to advanced medical equipment, employees can thrive both professionally and personally. The commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that team members are continually growing in their careers while contributing to the wellbeing of animals in the community.
