Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Worle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Worle seeks a compassionate Senior Veterinary Surgeon to guide clinical direction. The role offers a collaborative environment supporting high-quality veterinary care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, mentor colleagues, and communicate effectively with clients. Benefits include a welcome bonus, relocation allowance, generous holiday, and CPD support. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and career development opportunities in a beautiful location.

Benefits

£10,000 welcome bonus

£5,000 relocation allowance

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family‑friendly leave

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Confident and compassionate Senior Vet.
• Ready to guide and support clinical direction.
• Enjoys a balance of autonomy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical direction with empathy and support.
• Mentor colleagues and ensure high-quality care.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team.

Skills

Strong clinical and surgical skills

Empathy and collaboration

Mentoring and supporting colleagues

Clear communication

Job description

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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.

• •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

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

• 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 تركيا 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 and join the Wellpets family.

Wellpets West Country, Worle

93 Ebdon Road, Worle гар, Worle, BS22 6US, United Kingdom

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.