Senior Vet Surgeon Role In Bristol – £73.7k–£80k, Leadership, Complex Cases & Flexible Working In A Supportive, Well-equipped Hospital 🐾

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Salary
£70,000-£80,000

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
Stephanie Hellier

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Bristol, United Kingdom

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Bristol | £70,000–£80,000

Meaningful leadership role in a purpose-driven hospital setting

Make a genuine difference every day as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon in a highly collaborative, well-equipped veterinary hospital in Bristol.

GVC is assisting with this fantastic opportunity, offering a chance to combine clinical leadership with truly impactful work, supporting pets and owners who need it most.

About the Practice

This modern Bristol hospital is part of a long-established veterinary organisation providing essential care for pets whose owners may be experiencing financial hardship.

You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking clinical team with a strong emphasis on collaboration, case discussion and continuous learning.

The hospital is fully equipped to support a wide and varied caseload, including:

• Separate dog and cat kennelling facilities
• In-house radiography and ultrasound
• Endoscopy services
• Piped gases
• Extensive orthopaedic equipment
• The culture is open, supportive and focused on delivering the best possible clinical outcomes together.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week), with flexible working options available to support work-life balance.

As Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you will take a leading role in clinical decision-making, supporting both complex cases and the development of the wider veterinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex medical and surgical cases and providing second opinions
• Delivering clear, compassionate communication with clients
• Mentoring and supporting veterinary colleagues and developing clinical confidence within the team
• Contributing to clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Supporting innovation and new ways of working aligned to the organisation’s mission

About You

You’ll be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical judgement, confidence in decision-making, and a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure.

You will also be:

• A clear and empathetic communicator
• Naturally supportive, with an interest in mentoring and developing others
• Collaborative and team-focused
• Motivated by purpose-led veterinary work and making a real impact

  What’s on Offer

💷 Salary: Up to £80,000 (including allowances)

🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)

🌟 3 additional paid days: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day & Wellbeing Day

📚 CPD: 1 week + £1,000 allowance annually, plus extensive internal CPD and external discounts

🩺 RCVS fees fully paid

💰 Pension: employer contributions from 5% up to 10%

🛡 Life assurance: 4x salary

🏥 Private medical insurance + 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

⏱ Flexible working options

🎁 Retail, leisure and holiday discounts + Pet Insurance discounts

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced vet looking for a senior leadership role with genuine purpose, excellent benefits, and a supportive team culture, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Apply now or contact Stephanie at GVC for more details.

[email protected] | 01392 793069

Tel: 01392793069
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom