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Veterinary Surgeon

Hospital and BranchBridgwater, Somerset
Reference VS093Posted 05/10/2026
Pay
£48,000–£60,000 per year (pro rata)
Working pattern
Full‑time (4‑day week option) or part‑time; mix of consult, theatre, inpatient and branch clinic days.
Weekends / on-call
Weekends are worked on a rota basis (1:6 full weekend, 1:6 half weekend). No OOH as we run our own dedicated out of hours service for the area and no Bank holidays

Benefits and development

  • £48,000 - £60,000 (pro rata)
  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • £1750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
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  • Health Cash Plan for health and wellbeing treatments
  • RCVS membership paid
  • Two additional professional subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Employee discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Focus on employee wellbeing

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide first‑opinion consultations, surgical procedures and inpatient care for small animals and a caseload of exotics.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Bridgwater, Somerset to find a Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Work a mix of consult days, theatre sessions, inpatient shifts and one day at the branch clinic.
  • Undertake sole‑charge duties and demonstrate day‑one clinical competencies when required.

Working pattern

  • Full‑time or part‑time options available; full‑time may be structured as a four‑day week with a consistent weekday off if preferred.
  • Role comprises scheduled consult, theatre and inpatient sessions.

Practice and facilities

  • RCVS‑accredited hospital with an associated branch clinic and dedicated inpatient nursing support.
  • Onsite diagnostic imaging and endoscopic/laparoscopic equipment to support clinical work.

Team and support

  • Established, friendly clinical team seeking additional veterinary capacity to maintain patient care and reduce workload.
  • Support for clinicians with special interests and opportunities for professional development.

Development

  • Opportunities for career progression and support to develop clinical interests.

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