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
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 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
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
- 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.
Salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
