Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Feline Only Practice

Blake Vets, East Quay, Bridgwater, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £75,000 FTE DOE

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Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE, welcome bonus up to £5000, relocation allowance up to £5000!

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.

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for feline medicine and a desire to work in a truly cat-focused environment? We’re excited to be opening a brand-new feline-only practice in Bridgwater and are seeking a dedicated Vet to join us at this exciting stage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet, ideally holding a feline medicine certificate, who enjoys delivering high-quality clinical care in a calm, cat-friendly setting and has a desire to help build something truly special for cats in our area.

This role has been designed with feline welfare at its core. You’ll be working in a purpose-built, cat-only practice that prioritises low-stress handling, longer consultation times, and gold-standard clinical care.

Whether you already hold a certificate or have a strong interest in feline medicine, you’ll be supported to further develop your expertise in a collaborative and progressive environment.

Highlights

Feline-only caseload

Opportunity to work up cases thoroughly with excellent continuity of care

Supportive team culture with collaboration across the wider Blake Vets and inspiring vet care network

Access to advanced diagnostics, equipment, and support from fellow certificate holders in Small Animal Medicine and Dermatology

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a 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.

Key Responsibilities

Building strong client relationships

Managing feline medical cases

Performing routine surgeries and dentistry

Working Pattern

Flexibility to accommodate full-time or part-time working

Ideally either 40 hours per week across 5 days with weekends off, or 38 hours across 4 days

No out-of-hours or Sunday commitments

Minimal weekend requirement, with Saturday mornings on a rota basis

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 inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. 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 and 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.

Blake Vets, East Quay

3 Robins Drive, Bridgwater, Bridgwater, TA6 4DL, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

Exotic Friendly

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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