Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Join IVC Evidensia UK for the Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal role.

Salary up to £56,000 FTE DOE.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a GP Vet to join our busy hospital clinic in an exciting and varied role, covering 4 days per week across our branches. Our caseload is diverse, interesting, and consistently challenging, providing excellent opportunities for professional development.

This role is primarily based at our Zetland Road Hospital, working a four‑day week (8:30 am–6:30 pm), with 3 in 11 Saturdays. Saturday shifts include two at Zetland Road Hospital (8:30 am–5:00 pm) and one at our Fishponds branch (9:00 am–4:00 pm).

It is a float position, covering shifts across our eight Bristol branches, offering a varied caseload with a mix of consulting and surgery.

• Cover shifts across eight Bristol branches.
• Provide both consulting and surgical care in hospital and smaller/medium-sized practices.
• Work a four‑day week (8:30 am–6:30 pm) with 3 in 11 Saturdays.

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD.
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources.
• World‑leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.

• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.

• Colleague benefits:
  Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.