Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

Blake Vets, Bridgwater

Salary up to £57,000 FTE DOE

Are you a Vet who loves getting hands-on in theatre and wants to take your surgical skills to the next level? At Blake Vets, we're looking for a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clinical excellence and enjoy working with a varied caseload in a practice that encourages development, we'd love to hear from you. 

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. 

Seeking A Role With A Stronger Surgical Focus? 

You'll join a talented team of Veterinary Surgeons and an outstanding nursing team, all dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes. If you're confident with routine surgeries and eager to take your skills to the next level, this is the ideal opportunity. We can provide dedicated surgery time, support towards a surgical certificate, and opportunities to perform more advanced procedures in theatre. You'll also have the chance to share your expertise and support colleagues who are developing their own surgical skills, making this a role where you can truly grow, lead, and make an impact. 

About Your Role 

We're open to full and part time applicants, we can look at a rota to work around you. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and work/life balance is important to us. 

*Inpatient duty cover to ensure continuity of care 

*A 1:7 weekend rota (whole weekend), plus 1:7 Saturday mornings 

*One night duty per week to cover inpatient care only 

*A 4-day working week averaging 38 hours (flexibility available) 

*No OOH – covered externally from 7pm 

We're also open to part-time applications and can tailor the role to suit the right candidate. 

Where You'll Work 

We operate across three practices: Showground Road and Robins Drive in Bridgwater, and Berrow Road in Burnham-on-Sea. Our main Blake site near North Petherton is fully equipped with: 

Digital X-ray 

Dental X-ray 

Ultrasound 

Endoscopy 

Laparoscopy 

Find Your Future With Blake Vets 

You'll be part of a friendly, experienced team of 9 Vets, 11 RVNs, Care Assistants, and a dedicated Support Team. We're proud of our strong client relationships and community presence. Certificate holders in medicine and surgery are part of our team, and we actively support further development. 

Whether you're experienced or looking to grow, we'll support your journey be it through certificates, leadership training, or simply being part of a team that has your back. 

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance 

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing 

*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  

Development  

*£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  

Professional Memberships  

*BVA membership  

*VDS cover  

*RCVS fees 

Colleague Benefits  

*Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)  

*Retail discounts and cashback offers  

*Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. 

Blake Vets is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a BAME, LGBTQ+, and Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help