Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time position (40 hours over 4 days, 09:00-19:30) with Oxford House Veterinary Clinic, a proudly independent small animal practice in Tonypandy, Rhondda Valleys. You'll work within a small, experienced, tight-knit team committed to providing high-standard care in a bright, professional environment. The role is ideal if you value clinical freedom, meaningful client relationships, and a genuine work-life balance. Part-time applications are also welcome.

There are no weekends, bank holidays, or out-of-hours commitments, meaning you can rely on a predictable schedule. The practice is carefully priced for its community and refuses to push unnecessary tests or procedures, allowing you to practise patient-first medicine without commercial pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal clinical care across a varied caseload
• Work independently and collaboratively with a small team of experienced veterinary professionals
• Utilise advanced in-house diagnostics including ultrasound with colour doppler, ECG, digital radiography, dental radiography, and the Vetscan Imagyst AI diagnostic platform
• Conduct 15-minute consultation slots, allowing time for thorough, unhurried patient assessment
• Respect all roles within the practice and contribute to a supportive team culture

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as a veterinary surgeon (preferably more)
• RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Ability to work well with others and respect all practice roles
• Suited to independent clinical work with varied small animal cases
• Patient-centred, ethical approach to practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £48,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• Four full days per week (09:00-19:30), with part-time flexibility available
• No weekends, bank holidays, or out-of-hours commitments
• 26 days annual leave plus 1 additional birthday leave day (approximately 34 days including bank holidays)
• Fully funded CPD, RCVS Professional fees, and certificates
• Pension and Statutory Sick Pay
• VDS Membership paid in full
• Yearly pay and performance reviews
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern consult rooms
• 15-minute consultation slots
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
• Social events with the team

About the Practice

Oxford House Veterinary Clinic is a family-run, independent small animal practice located in Tonypandy, in the heart of the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales. The practice is staffed by a local, friendly, and knowledgeable team committed to providing affordable, bespoke veterinary care. The clinic features a bright, professional environment with purpose-built consult rooms, treatment areas, and separate patient wards for cats, dogs, and small furries.

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities, including an advanced ultrasound machine with colour doppler, ECG, multiparameters, digital radiography, dental radiography, and the Vetscan Imagyst, an AI-driven diagnostic platform capable of performing fecal analysis, blood smear interpretation, dermatology cytology, and digital cytology image transfer. The team philosophy prioritises staff wellbeing, client relationships, and ethical patient-first care over unnecessary commercial procedures.