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Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead - Small Animal
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Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead - Small Animal
# Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead – Filton & Patchway Practices
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one veterinary care provider, we look after over 2 million animals, fulfilling our mission of healthier animals and happier owners.
We’re recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead for our Filton and Patchway practices. The role is primarily based in Filton, with 1–2 days per week at Patchway.
A branch lead responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day operations of both branches.
- Ensuring smooth practice functioning and client care.
- Updating practice protocols and running branch meetings.
- Supporting and developing the local team of 1 RVN and reception staff.
Practice Overview
- Filton: A single-vet practice handling a mix of surgery and consulting.
- Patchway: A single-vet practice specialising in consulting only.
Practice Highlights
- Support from a longstanding RVN and reception team.
- Excellent facilities with full access to Zetland’s centralised support and networks across practices.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional patient and client care. This hands-on role offers diverse casework and opportunities to lead, develop, and grow while supporting others in delivering outstanding standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day management of Filton and Patchway branches (ideal for a future leadership role).
- Provide high-quality veterinary care, handling routine surgeries and first-opinion consulting.
- Continuously review and update practice protocols to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Lead team meetings and foster a positive, supportive work environment.
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Working Hours
- 37.5-hour weekly contract (7 hours/day)
- Monday–Friday, 8:30am–6:30pm (a 4-day week)
- Cover weekends: 3 shifts per 11 foremptyset weekend coverage
Qualifications & Experience
You’ll thrive in this role as a confident veterinary surgeon with a commitment to teamwork and client-centred care.
Requirements
- A veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register).
- Experience in clinical practice, with growing confidence in handling routine medical and surgical cases.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong client and colleague relationships.
- Proactive approach to career development and openness to feedback.
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
- Passion for providing outstanding patient and client care.
Why Join Us?
At inspiring vet care, we prioritise your professional growth and wellbeing. Joining us means access to:
Career Progression & Development
- Clear career pathways in primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
- Funded training including a £1,250 annual CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training.
- Support from mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
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Clinical & Personal Growth
- Collaborative culture focused on excellence, continuous improvement, and care.
- Opportunities to expire clinical skills and develop areas of interest.
Benefits Package
Unparalleled support goes hand in hand with the following benefits:
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance coverage.
- Enhanced family leave policies, inclusive of maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy leave/pay.
- BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees support.
- Cycle to Work/Green Car scheme eligibility checks apply).
- Discount vouchers for retail and cashback schemes.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
- £60,000 FTE p.a. DOE (starting base, subject to contract).
Equal Opportunities
We commit to supporting career diversity through development, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning.
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