Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

You'll be joining a well-established, forward-thinking group of small animal practices across Cardigan, Crymych, and Lampeter. This is a full-time or part-time role with genuine flexibility to match your commitments. Best of all: there is no out-of-hours or on-call work, so you can enjoy a genuinely healthy work-life balance while working with a varied and interesting caseload that keeps your clinical skills sharp.

The practice is RCVS GP-accredited and prides itself on delivering high standards of care in a collaborative, friendly environment. You'll have clinical freedom to pursue your individual interests, whether that's orthopaedics, ultrasound, dental radiography, or keyhole surgery, supported by a strong team and access to funded CPD and certificate programmes to help you grow in your chosen areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied caseload of routine medical and surgical cases
• Work collaboratively with 9 veterinary surgeons, 11 registered veterinary nurses (including a CertECC holder), and 11 support staff across the group
• Continue developing your clinical skills and interests while sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture of the practice and support the development of those around you
• Take a dual-site role with opportunity for professional growth across the practice group

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 FTE, depending on experience
• Elevate bonus: 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12
• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation allowance with concierge support and up to three days paid leave for your move
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for CPD and professional development
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses

About the Practice

Priory Vets is a well-established mixed animal practice serving Cardigan and surrounding areas since its foundation. The small animal division operates from surgeries in Cardigan, Preseli, and Aberaeron, alongside a large animal and equine team based out on clients' farms. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals.

The Cardigan small animal team is equipped with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory facilities. The group employs 9 veterinary surgeons with expertise spanning orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, ultrasound, and dental radiography, supported by 11 registered veterinary nurses and 11 support staff members. The practice is RCVS GP-accredited and committed to continuous professional development, clinical excellence, and a genuinely inclusive, team-oriented culture.