Are you a Vet who loves getting hands‑on in theatre and wants to take your surgical skills to the next level? At Blake Vets, we’re looking for a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team. If you’re passionate about clinical excellence and enjoy working with a varied caseload in a practice that encourages development, we’d love to hear from you.
Seeking A Role With A Stronger Surgical Focus?
You’ll join a talented team of Veterinary Surgeons and an outstanding nursing team, all dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes. If you’re confident with routine surgeries and eager to take your skills to the next level, this is the ideal opportunity. We can provide dedicated surgery time, support towards a surgical certificate, and opportunities to perform more advanced procedures in theatre. You’ll also have the chance to share your expertise and support colleagues who are developing their own surgical skills, making this a role where you can truly grow, lead, and make an impact.
About Your Role
We’re open to full and part time applicants, we can look at a rota to work around you. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and work/life balance is important to us.
* Inpatient duty cover to ensure continuity of care
* One night duty per week to cover inpatient care only
* A 4-day working week averaging 38 hours (flexibility available)
* No OOH – covered externally from 7pm
We’re also open to part‑time applications and can tailor the role to suit the right candidate.
Where You’ll Work
We operate across three practices: Showground Road and Robins Drive in Bridgwater, and Berrow Road in Burnham-on-Sea. Our main Blake site near North Petherton is fully equipped with:
* Digital X‑ray
* Laparoscopy
Find Your Future With Blake Vets
You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team of 9 Vets, 11 RVNs, Care Assistants, and a dedicated Support Team. We’re proud of our strong client relationships and community presence. Certificate holders in medicine and surgery are part of our team, and we actively support further development.
Whether you’re experienced or looking to grow, we’ll support your journey be it through certificates, leadership training, or simply being part of a team that has your back.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
* Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
* World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Blake Vets is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a BAME, LGBTQ+, and Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to help.
Blake Vets, Bridgwater
The Veterinary Surgery, Showground Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6AJ, United Kingdom
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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