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Veterinary Surgeon
Vale Vets, Portishead
Salary Up To £60,000 FTE DOE
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic vet to join our team in a progressive, busy and well-equipped Tier 3 hospital, with a pride in high clinical standards.
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.
Looking for a great work-life balance?
This is a full-time position averaging 36 hours per week, including OOH duties on a fair rota basis (1 night per week and 1 full weekend in 6). We recognise the importance of work–life balance, so in return, we offer a 4-day working week plus 1.25 days of TOIL in the week following a duty weekend.
You’ll have the freedom to work up your own cases with the reassurance of strong clinical support from experienced colleagues and a superb 24-hour nursing team. Our nurses are skilled, proactive, and always on hand to assist, ensuring you can focus on what you do best - providing outstanding veterinary care.
Find Your Future With Vale Vets
Vale Vets is a friendly, welcoming, and well-established small animal hospital based in Portishead, just a short and easy commute from Bristol. We also have thriving branch practices in Clevedon and Pill, allowing us to provide excellent continuity of care to our clients across the area.
Our team takes great pride in maintaining high clinical standards, working collaboratively, and supporting each other to deliver the best possible care for our patients and clients.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer enhanced remuneration for OOH work, generous CPD allowance with encouragement for further development (including certificate study), staff discounts, and access to a supportive and positive working environment where your contribution is truly valued.
If you’re looking to develop your skills in a forward-thinking, well-supported hospital where you can enjoy real case continuity and a genuine team spirit, we’d love to hear from you.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
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.
Work permit in United Kingdom: Required
English language skill: Intermediate (B1)
Driver's license: Not required
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