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Job Description
Location, location, location! A thriving practice in picturesque Portishead. Salary up to 65k depending on experience.
We have an unmissable opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our growing team in Portishead Vets4Pets.
Who We Are
We’re a small, strong team of 4 vets, 3 nurses, 6 receptionists and insurance team. We’re led by Practice Owner Nikolay Radev, and head Vet Mike Maguire. Nik graduated in 2006 at Trakia University in Bulgaria. Nikolay gained experience working in Finland and Minnesota before coming to the UK and working with small animals in 2009, prior to becoming the owner of Portishead Vets for Pets, building a fantastic reputation within the local community. Mike graduated in 2010 from the University of Bristol, has postgraduate certificates in both ECC and Diagnostic Imaging, and has worked in multiple referral hospitals in the South West and Wiltshire.
The practice is purpose-built to industry-leading standards with state-of-the-art equipment, including a new Ultrasound machine, standard lab equipment, in-house clotting profiles, and upcoming investments like a surgical ventilator and blood gas analyser. We see a variety of medical and surgical cases, mainly small animals like dogs and cats, with some exotics. Our clients are loyal, insured, and prioritize their pets’ health.
The Role
This is a full or part-time role working between 20-40 hours per week, with no weekends or OOH shifts, supporting a healthy work/life balance.
We seek a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills, ideally with at least 2 years’ experience. You should be a team player with excellent communication skills who can connect with colleagues and clients. No two days are the same, offering variety and engagement.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary up to 60k depending on experience
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid holiday of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 2 years
* Life assurance 4x annual salary
* Paid professional memberships
* Dedicated CPD allowance and time off
* Support for certificates and special interests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Colleague reward hub with exclusive offers, including 20% off at Pets at Home and Vets4Pets
Our location on Wyndham Retail Park in Portishead offers easy access from Junction 19 on the M5, near Bristol and its airport. Portishead is a scenic coastal town with plenty of outdoor activities, beaches, and a lighthouse.
To learn more, contact Laura at westvet@vets4pets.com.
Additional Information
Pets see people. We value diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves. Skills and experience don’t have to be perfect—if you can bring your unique values and behaviors, we want to hear from you.
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