Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford, Wedmore, South West Looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, feel supported by a friendly team, and enjoy a great work/life balance? Whether you’re early in your career or a more experienced vet, Axe Valley Vets could be the perfect fit.
Why Chose Us? We’re a well-established, multi-branch practice in Somerset with a diverse and supportive team of 10 vets, ranging from recent graduates to certificate holders in medicine and surgery. We work collaboratively, share cases, and support one another in our development.
Hub and spoke model with a main site and a few branches (some consult only)
Modern facilities and regular visits from a soft tissue surgeon and ophthalmologist
Experienced and dedicated nursing, ANA, and reception teams
Proud to support the IVC New Graduate Scheme and a partner practice for Surrey University
Strong focus on mentoring, development, and certificate support
Several of our vets have been with us since graduation
Based in beautiful Somerset, we’re surrounded by countryside with easy access to Bristol and Bath. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures or cultural city life, you’ll find it here. Dog lover? Your canine companion is welcome too! Staff kennelling is available on site, and lunchtime dog walks are part of our routine. Work/Life Balance We offer flexible working arrangements to suit a variety of lifestyles. Our standard full-time schedule consists of 40 hours worked over 4 days, with no overnight on-call duties. Weekend shifts are limited to a 1-in-9 rota, covering day shifts only, as all out-of-hours care is managed externally. We also welcome part-time applications and are happy to discuss alternative working patterns to support work-life balance
Interested? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a welcoming, forward thinking practice in a beautiful part of the country, we’d love to hear from you.
Because our employee’s matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships BVA membership
VDS cover
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying? Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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