Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a Veterinary Surgeon role in a 100% small animal practice in Gloucestershire, with a rota built around balance as well as clinical work. The post includes no OOH, no Bank Holidays, a four day week, and part-time hours are considered.

Shifts are offered flexibly, with working patterns listed as 9am to 7pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm, or 9am to 6.30pm, plus one late finish per week. You will also work 1 in 5 weekends, covering Saturday and Sunday mornings only.

The practice describes itself as RCVS accredited and focused on clinical excellence alongside first rate patient care. It is looking for a colleague who wants to keep developing, whether that means progressing in a specific field or growing as a general practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dedicated small animal veterinary team in Gloucestershire.
• Carry out case work ups with time allowed for discussion with colleagues.
• Provide care across a range of small animal cases in a practice focused on clinical excellence.
• Support patient care alongside experienced nursing colleagues.

Requirements

• Veterinary Surgeon level experience or qualification.
• An enthusiastic colleague committed to developing both personally and professionally.
• Suitable for an experienced colleague looking to progress in a specific field, or a less experienced colleague looking to grow as a general practitioner.
• Willingness to work the stated rota, including 1 in 5 weekends.

Benefits

• Salary from £35,000 to £60,000 per annum, DOE.
• No OOH.
• Four day week.
• No Bank Holidays.
• Flexible shift patterns, including 9am to 7pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm, or 9am to 6.30pm.
• One late finish per week.
• 1 in 5 weekends, with Saturday and Sunday mornings only.
• Part-time hours considered.
• CPD allowance of £1,000.
• Built in lunch breaks.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous employee discount.
• 5 weeks holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.

About the Practice

The Brambles Veterinary Surgery is described as Gloucester's only family-owned and family-run vet practice, first opened in 1971. It says the business has invested in new facilities over the years, giving it the feel of a modern veterinary hospital while keeping a friendly village vet atmosphere.

The practice website is brambles-vets.co.uk. Facilities mentioned include a digital x-ray suite, high quality ultrasound, laparoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring, ECG, tonometry, a full Idexx in-house laboratory, air conditioned surgeries, separate dog and cat wards, walk-in kennels, and an isolation unit.