Animal House Vets, Speedwell, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE

Salary Up to £60,000 FTE DOE

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.

Join our brand new practice and be part of the team at Animal House Vets! We are 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.

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, such as:

Multimodal
Suntech's
Dopplers
Tonopen
Ultrasound 
Dental x-ray and main x-ray
Endoscope
In house lab - routine bloods, sedivue etc

Our equipment supports our varied caseload, your time will be split between surgery and consults. You can expect to see:
Soft tissue surgery - lumpectomies, gastrointestinal surgeries (gastrotomys, gastrectomy's, enterectomy's), splenectomies, cystotomy's, TECAs and neuters
Medical - abdominal ultrasounds, ECHO, ultrasound guided aspirates / biopsies
Orthopaedic surgery - support by peripatetic orthopaedic service for inhouse TPLOs / CCWOs / fracture repairs / patella surgery and in house digit amputations and limb amputations
Routine consults
Dentals - staged dentals, supported with dental imaging  for all comprehensive oral assessment under GA

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

We offer an excellent work-life balance for our team, you'll be well supported and your working week will include:
37 hours per week, with part time options avaliable
Four days per week, working  8:30am-6:30pm
1 in 4 saturdays 

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

How We’ll Support You 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles 
Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks 
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team 

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays 
Private medical insurance 
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
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  

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.