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Bristol - Saint Philip's

Small Animal Vet Bristol Animal Rescue Centre Albert Rd, St Philip's, Bristol BS2 0XA, UK

Practice Type: Small Animal Practice
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Pay Range: £ 38,500 - £ 44,000 per week GBP
Benefits:
RCVS Fees Funded CPD Discount for own pets Pension
Posted on: 18 Jul 2025

Live in beautiful Bristol , finish work at 4.30pm, work part time. .

Job Description

Ever thought about living in beautiful Bristol? Or finishing work at 4.30pm?  We are looking for a part time vet (permanent position) 

The practice: We are a friendly, cheerful and passionate team, with low staff turnover.

The clinic is part of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (RSPCA Bristol branch) and we work closely with our adjoining rehoming centre. Purpose built 100% small animal charity practice (RCVS General Practice accredited) with great facilities and a good range of equipment (Digital x-ray, ultrasound and lab.)

The role: Working hours: 1 or 1.5 days a week (you choose!). NO WEEKENDS, BANK HOLIDAYS OR OOH. The veterinary team deal with a uniquely interesting and variable caseload:

  • Shelter medicine and surgery for onsite rehoming centre
  • Outreach service for low-income clients 
  • Injured/ill strays medicine/surgery
  • (Wildlife triage)
  • (Welfare casework for the RSPCA Inspectorate)
  • We are looking for an experienced vet (2 years +) to join our friendly team. Our team consists of 4 RVNs, a nursing assistant, reception staff and 2 other vets. You will also work closely with staff from our homing centre as well as local RSPCA inspectors.

We offer an excellent work life balance as we work sociable hours with no late finishes. The usual working day is 8am to 4.30 pm with a 1hour lunch break (which you will get!).

The package: 

  • Choose 1 day to 1.5 days
  • Salary range £38,500pa - £44,000
  • Statutory pension contribution for eligible employees
  • Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays 
  • 5 days CPD
  • £1000 CPD allowance
  • (All of above is pro  rata:  based on a 37.5 hr week – 7.5hrs /day) 
  • Free employee assistance advice line 24/7
  • Paid RCVS/VDS cover
  • Low cost vet fees

HOW TO APPLY: Go to our website https://www.bristolarc.org.uk/about/work-for-us/ to download an application pack. Alternatively call the clinic on 0117 9724567.

For more information please contact Damian Pacini on 0117 9724567 or email dpacini@bristolarc.org.uk

Closing Date: 15th August 12pm

Interview date(s) and venue: TBC Bristol A.R.C Clinic

In order to maximise resources spent on our work for animals we will:

  • Only contact those applicants invited for interview. If you have not heard from us within   2 working days of the Closing Date you should assume that your application has not been successful this time
  • Not accept enquiries from agencies
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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