Float Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Overview

In this role you will provide clinical care across our Bristol network, supporting holiday and sickness cover across eight sites. You’ll perform routine surgery and see consultations, with scope for sole-charge work when needed, while collaborating with a supportive, experienced team. You’ll benefit from a culture that values development, with access to mentors and certificate holders in various specialisms. Your work will focus on delivering high-quality patient care and strengthening client relationships in a busy, multi-site practice.

Pay / Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Retail discounts and cashback offers

Responsibilities

• Provide holiday and sickness cover across eight sites
• Perform routine surgical procedures and consultations, including sole-charge shifts when required
• Manage inpatient/ward duties and investigations for inpatients
• Handle urgent/emergency appointments during the day
• Collaborate with cross-site teams to maintain high standards of patient and client care
• Support clinical culture and knowledge sharing within the team
• Engage in ongoing professional development and skill growth

Key requirements

• Vet degree and registration with the RCVS or eligibility to register
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive learner open to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently and collaboratively

• strong communication
• teamwork
• proactive learning
• routine medical and surgical capabilities
• inpatient/ward care
• emergency/urgent care handling

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