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Day-to-day clinical leadership and support of the branch team Clinical and financial reporting Attending clinical and practice meetings Supporting and promoting key initiatives Providing regular feedback and input into the branch’s development
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 BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - 12 Months FTC
Vale Vets, Portishead, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £65,000 DOE FTE
Salary Up To £65,000 FTE DOE
We’re looking for a confident and committed Veterinary Surgeon to take the reins at our Clevedon branch. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants increased responsibility and leadership without stepping into a Clinical Director role.
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.
The Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term position, ideally offering 34 hours across four days per week. The role includes 2–3 days of sole charge at our Clevedon site, and 1–2 days at our main hospital in Portishead, with no any out of hours responsibilities. We are open to discussing alternative flexible working hours to suit the right candidate. Time spent at our main hospital supports integration with the wider team and provides the opportunity to benefit from their shared clinical expertise.
About Us
Our team consists of 10 vets, ranging from new graduates to experienced GPs, and includes certificate holders in medicine, and ECC, as well as an Advanced Practitioner in Ophthalmology. This wealth of experience ensures plenty of lively and collaborative clinical discussions.
We’re well equipped with a wide range of diagnostic and clinical tools, including laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital and dental radiography, in-house laboratory facilities, and multi-parameter monitoring equipment—among many others.
We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance: making sure breaks are taken, no one feels overworked, and everyone finishes on time. We're a friendly and supportive team, so we're looking for someone who will not only care for their patients but also enjoy being part of a close-knit and collaborative practice.
Key Responsibilities
Alongside your clinical duties, you’ll play a key role in the continued growth and smooth running of our Clevedon branch. This includes:
We would love to hear from you if you think this would be the perfect next step in your career!
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
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Vale Vets, Portishead
Vale Vet Animal Hospital, 1 Beach Road West, BS20 7HR, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit 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 Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.