Join Our Friendly, Supportive Team in the Heart of Bristol
Are you looking for a veterinary role where you can thrive, grow, and truly enjoy a fantastic work-life balance? Our small, welcoming practice in beautiful Bristol is looking for the right vet to join our team. We are looking for a friendly, team-orientated vet, who's eager to develop their skills and enjoys building strong client relationships.
Why Join Us?
We're a friendly, close-knit team of experienced RVNs, receptionists, and vets, led by a medicine certificate holder who is passionate about mentoring and supporting career development. Whether your interest lies in medicine, imaging, or surgery, we'll help you shape your career in the direction you want.
We also have a consult-only branch practice, where you can continue to build your own client base and gain confidence in sole-charge work in a supportive environment.
We are RCVS accredited and have the silver FAB award for feline friendly practice. As part of IVC Evidensia, you'll have access to excellent resources, CPD opportunities, and a wider network of veterinary professionals - without losing the personal feel of an independent practice.
Work-Life Balance That Works
No out-of-hours - enjoy your evenings and weekends!
Saturday rota (1:4) is just mornings - leaving you plenty of weekend time to relax.
Flexible hours - we're open to both full-time and part-time roles.
Evening-friendly opening hours - meaning you can enjoy Bristol's buzzing nightlife, amazing food scene, fitness classes, or whatever else you love to do.
If you've been looking for a role where you can progress your career, enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, be part of a genuinely friendly team and live in one of the UK's best cities, we'd love to hear from you!
Because our people 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
Wellbeing
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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS membership
Colleague Benefits
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
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.
Avon Lodge Veterinary Centre, Wells Road
283 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PP, United Kingdom
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Animals treated
Small animals
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