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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Animal House Vets, Chalks Road Surgery, Bristol, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary Up To £70,000 FTE DOE

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Veterinary Surgeon
Bristol
Salary Up To £70,000 DOE FTE
Flexible hours with exciting new site opening in 2026!

Animal House Vets is a well-established Veterinary Group, located in and around Bristol in the South West of England, we have been providing services to our community for over 20 years. All practices are surrounded by local amenities, and everything that Bristol, a vibrant town has to offer, this includes good links to most places in the country including Bath, Wales, Birmingham, Devon and London, whilst also still being close to the countryside.

Proud To Be Part Of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network. 

Join Our Well Equipped Site

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.  We see various caseloads enabling you to split your time evenly between consults and operations with medical and clinical freedom to work up your cases as well as sole charge work. 

We aim to provide the best possible care for our patients and foster a development focussed environment to achieve individuals’ passions which gives us a wide set of skills across the whole team. We actively encourage feedback, case discussions and good communication across all job roles.  

Join Our Friendly Team

Our team wellbeing means everything to us, alongside regular team meetings and appraisals, we have an active messenger group that allows everyone to discuss cases, complete handovers, and stay connected and supported. We are happy to be flexible with working hours and are offering this role as anything between 20 and 40 hours per week, with a variety of shift patterns, just one in four weekends, and no out-of-hours work.

By joining our team, you’ll be supporting a wonderful community and loyal client base. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills who shares our passion for delivering the highest standard of veterinary care. This is a fantastic environment in which to grow, whether you are an experienced vet or needing support, our team will be delighted to mentor you.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance


Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

  • 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 

  • Development 

  • £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 
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    Professional Memberships 

  • BVA membership 
  • VDS cover 

  • Colleague Benefits 

  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) 
  • Retail discounts and cashback offers 
  • Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

  • Interested? Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. 
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    Animal House Vets, Chalks Road Surgery

    Chalks Road, St. George, Bristol, BS5 7AA, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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

    Talent Partner

    Maizie Brown

    maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com