Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Bellevue Veterinary Clinic, Trudoxhill, Frome, Frome, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £70,000 pa DOE
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Bellevue Veterinary Clinic - Frome, Somerset
Salary up to £70,000 DOE FTE, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
A Varied Caseload with Clinical Freedom
Our caseload includes cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional exotic or wildlife patient, offering plenty of variety. You'll enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with the autonomy to work cases up thoroughly and provide excellent continuity of care. Modern facilities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, VetAir dental equipment and multi-parameter monitoring, allow you to deliver outstanding patient care, supported by excellent referral pathways when needed.
A Practice Built Around Quality Care
Set within a beautifully converted barn, Bellevue Vets provides a calm and welcoming working environment. The practice features dedicated consulting rooms, a separate RVN consult room, a fully equipped theatre and prep area, laboratory, digital imaging suite, separate dog and cat wards, isolation facilities, a dedicated euthanasia room and comfortable staff facilities, all with ample on-site parking.
Join a Supportive Team
You'll lead a close-knit team of two Veterinary Surgeons, four RVNs and a dedicated Client Care Team, supported by an engaged Practice Director. We also work alongside a visiting orthopaedic specialist and actively encourage professional development, with funding available for CPD and certificate study. Community is important to us, and we're proud to support charities including Dogs Trust and Cats Protection.
Work-Life Balance That Works
This full-time role is worked across four days (38 hours), with part-time applications also welcomed. The rota includes just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9:00am–1:00pm), with no out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
Discover Life in Frome
Frome is one of Somerset's most sought-after market towns, offering independent shops, fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts scene and beautiful countryside on your doorstep. With Bath, Bristol and the Mendip Hills all within easy reach, it's an ideal place to enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while building a rewarding veterinary career.
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Bellevue Veterinary Clinic, Trudoxhill, Frome
Millards Hill, Trudoxhill, Frome, BA11 5DW, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.