Veterinary Officer
Job details: Veterinary Officer Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Job title: Veterinary Officer
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Application closing date: 3rd August 2026
Interview date: TBC
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA
Salary: £39,462.50 – £45,100 PA full time equivalent (pro rata if part-time), dependent on
experience.
Hours per week: 7.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs FTE)
We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as a Veterinary
Officer.
About Us:
Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion,
care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals
for as long as they need us.
We are a friendly, cheerful and passionate team. 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.)
About the role:
Working hours: 1 day a week ( Friday). 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 3 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.
The package:
- Salary range £39,462.50 – £45,100 FTE
- 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
Application Process:
To apply for this position please complete the online application form which includes
a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the
requirements of the role. Please do not send a CV as this will not be considered.
Application deadline: Midnight on 3 rd August 2026
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol &
District Branch CIO (a charity registered in England & Wales 1216045).
As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three
weeks from the closing date of applications, please assume that, on this occasion, your
application has not been successful.
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