Job Description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Wellpets, Worle

Salary Up To 70,000 FTE DOE

Welcome Bonus up to 10,000 and Relocation Allowance Up To 5000

Wellpets Worle is an established small animal practice, proudly serving the local community for over 30 years. We have a loyal client base and are fully equipped with modern facilities to support high quality veterinary care. Our practice is run by a small, supportive, and close knit team, including two receptionists, two nurses, and one nursing assistant, creating a welcoming and collaborative working environment.

Looking for the next step in your career?
We're looking for a confident and compassionate Senior Vet who is ready to guide and support the clinical direction of our practice.
You'll thrive in this role if you:Lead with empathy, collaboration, and approachability Have strong clinical and surgical skills Enjoy mentoring and supporting colleagues Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues Appreciate the balance of autonomy and teamwork


Are you looking for a practice where veterinary work still feels personal, meaningful, and genuinely valued? A place with a warm atmosphere, a supportive team, and a commitment to compassionate care? Join us at Wellpets! We're ideally looking for a Vet to join us on a full time basis, 40 hours per week, however are keen to speak if you're looking for part time or flexible hours.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we're driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we're proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Why Wellpets?
At Wellpets, you'll find a team who care about each other as much as they care for their patients.

We offer:A supportive, approachable, friendly team culture Modern facilities to support high-quality veterinary work Opportunities to develop your clinical interests A varied and interesting first opinion caseload A workplace that values work-life balance Encouragement, appreciation, and a genuinely welcoming environment Excellent benefits package


Relocating? We can help!
Worle is a suburban area just three miles from Weston super Mare in North Somerset, offering a great quality of life with convenient amenities and easy access to both urban and natural surroundings. It is family friendly, with high quality schools and nearby leisure options. Transport links are excellent, with the M5 just one mile away, Bristol Airport 15 miles away, and direct train services to London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, and Cardiff Central. For the right candidate, we are offering a relcation allowance of up to 5000 to help make your move to Worle much easier!

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme


Development1,250 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 MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets


Apply today and join the Wellpets family.
Salary Up To 70,000 FTE DOE

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