Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Zetland Vets, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, South West

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP Vet to work in our two vet clinic in Stoke Bishop, managing the small team there and providing care to the lovely dedicated client base. Our Stoke Bishop surgery has a very experienced team to support you and a lovely, dedicated client base willing to go above and beyond for their pets.

What's on offer for you?

You will have lots of support from experienced colleagues with Certificates in Surgery, Feline medicine, and Small Animal Medicine. Your working week will over four days, and you will also be part of the shared weekend rota. There are no night duties or bank holiday work. The Stoke Bishop site has a full-time registered nurse, a VCA, and very experienced receptionists to support you.

The Stoke Bishop site has the ability to perform operations, with x-ray (both routine and dental) and we have a mobile ultrasound that can be brought to the clinic if needed. The shift would be two days a week operating and consulting, and two days consulting only. Ideally, we are looking for a full-time candidate with 39.5 hours over 4 days available, with a fixed day off alternating between Wednesdays and Fridays.

About You

We are looking for a Vet with more than 1 year of post-graduation experience. Our new Vet must be able and willing to perform GP work, including consultations. Our ideal candidate will be organised, and a good communicator with both clients and colleagues.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.