Salary up to £41,000 DOE
The team at Haydon is looking for a part‑time Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming practice in Bridport. This is an opportunity to be part of a close‑knit team where collaboration, kindness and enjoyment of the job are valued just as highly as clinical standards.
A Varied Caseload With Room to Grow
Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and even the occasional chicken, bringing plenty of variety to each day. You’ll enjoy a balanced mix of medicine and surgery within a progressive environment, with encouragement to pursue your own clinical interests. Our experienced nursing team is incredibly hands‑on, supporting all areas of the practice so you can focus on delivering excellent patient care. We also run our own ambulance service for house visits, alongside a nurse‑led community visiting service, allowing us to stay closely connected to the local community.
Interesting Surgery in a Well‑Equipped Practice
We are a purpose‑built, single‑site practise located close to the town centre. Surgical work is varied, ranging from routine procedures through to more advanced cases such as splenectomies, TPLOs and orthopaedics. With an on‑site laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound and a modern operating theatre including laparoscopy, we’re able to carry out the majority of diagnostics and procedures in‑house, giving you excellent case continuity and clinical satisfaction.
Flexible Hours With Real Balance
This is a part‑time role, ideally working two full days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday), along with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota of just three hours. There are no out‑of‑hours or on‑call commitments, and there may be opportunities to pick up additional hours if desired.
A Team You’ll Feel Proud to Join
You’ll be working alongside three vets, five RVNs, one SVN and a dedicated client care team. Within the practice, we have certificate holders in surgery, medicine and cardiology, and we’re very open to supporting vets who wish to pursue a certificate of their own. The culture here is one of encouragement, shared learning and genuine support.
Because our people matter
* Work‑life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
* 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
o BVA membership
o VDS cover
o RCVS fees
* Colleague Benefits
o Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
o Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
o Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
o Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
o Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
AI and Recruitment
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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