Residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia – Bristol Vet Specialists  

Bristol 

Start date: July 2027 

Role closing:  8th November 2026

We are opening a three-year clinical training post in Anaesthesia and Analgesia at Bristol Vet Specialists, Bristol, UK. 

BVS is a large specialist-led, referral-only hospital located in Bristol (Bristol Vet Specialists: Leading Veterinary Care). We offer the full complement of specialist veterinary referral services including a very active Cardiology service, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery. Our state-of-the-art purpose-built hospital has MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, radiotherapy unit (with a linear accelerator), 5 theatres, canine and feline ICUs. 

You will be joining a team of six ECVAA diploma-holders, two anaesthesia residents and a large anaesthesia nursing team. We work with B&W Equine Hospital and Bristol Zoo to provide an anaesthesia service and comply with the ECVAA requirements.  

Personal specification for application 

A proactive, professional approach and a positive attitude at all times, together with outstanding interpersonal skills, an ability to stay calm under pressure, great teamwork skills, and a commitment to practising the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care is required. 

As per ECVAA pre-residency requirements, candidates must have completed at least a one-year rotating internship or have at least two years' experience in general practice. An additional specialised internship in anaesthesia is desirable, but not essential. Experience in equine anaesthesia will also be valuable. The candidate must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. 

Salary & Benefits 

CVS Referrals residency program offers a very competitive package including a salary circa £47K (reviewed yearly), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, RCVS and VDS membership, CPD allowance, company contributory pension scheme and other company fringe benefits. You will have access to a comprehensive online library, including veterinary and medical journals. 

For informal enquiries about the residency program please contact  Dr. Jo Murrell (Jo.Murrell@bristolvetspecialists.co.uk)  

Applications will need to submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names of two referees. Referees will be contacted for the shortlisted candidates prior to conduction of the interviews. To submit an application, please click 'Apply Now' and we will be in touch shortly.