Exotic Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon: Exotics

Full time Perm

50,000+ (DOE) 

Highcroft Vets in Whitchurch is a leading RCVS-accredited small animal hospital, part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group. Located in Bristol, the hospital provides exceptional care for pets across the South West, offering a wide range of services including routine health checks, advanced surgery, internal medicine, and exotic animal referrals. With state-of-the-art facilities, 24-hour emergency care, and a dedicated, highly skilled team, Highcroft is committed to delivering the highest standards of veterinary medicine and client service. The practice prides itself on a friendly, supportive environment and continuous professional development for its staff.

There are many opportunities and pathways for Vets within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you.

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who specialises in Exotics to join the team at Highcroft Veterinary in Whitchurch, Bristol. This site has moved to the new state-of-the-art facility, Bristol Vet Specialists, a brand new multidisciplinary centre, in Central Park in Avonmouth, Bristol.

The new hospital, which covers over 30,000 square feet, has been custom built with uniquely designed facilities and the latest cutting-edge equipment. With Specialists in all disciplines able to treat anything and everything under one roof, the hospital will act as a centre of excellence for small animal pet owners in the South West.

We offer advanced services in internal medicine and keyhole surgery, as well as a “pet chauffeur” service for non-emergency transportation of pets. We also have a 24/7 site own inpatient care and overnight care provided by our first opinion team.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Exotics Veterinary surgeon to join our team here at Highcroft 

5 day week coverage required across two roles (Negotiable depending on availability) with 1 in 4 weekend commitments. 

Our fully equipped, air-conditioned 24hour tier 3 training hospital with excellent surgical and diagnostic facilities will allow you to work at the highest clinical standards. Some of our fantastic equipment includes a CT scanner, Ultra sound / Endoscope / Bronchoscope / Laparoscopic equipment.

As a Vet you will provide a friendly, efficient and professional service to our clients and their animals.  You will need to be able to work well within our team, sometimes under high pressure.

Main duties would include: focus on Exotics

• Routine Consultations – specialising in Exotic animals
• Triage patients and hand over to emergency team
• Dispense repeat prescriptions and written prescriptions

We are able to offer you: 

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE (depending on experience)
• Up to 5.5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave Scheme with the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Generous staff discount on a range of products and services
• Fully encouraged and funded CPD
• Company pension scheme 

Interested? Please click apply now! 

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

Contact Andy in the recruitment team at andrew.leffers@cvsvets.com