Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon role is based across two established small animal practices in South Wales, offering a varied caseload of first opinion consultations and routine surgery. The position is designed around a healthier work-life balance, with 36 hours over 4 days for full-time staff, shifts between 8:30am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and no out-of-hours work.

Part-time hours are also available, with flexible hours and shorter working days offered where possible. You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team, including vets with certificates in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and medicine, plus several highly experienced colleagues and Registered Veterinary Nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first opinion consultations and routine surgery within a small animal setting.
• Work across two established practices in South Wales.
• Provide high-quality patient and client care as part of a collaborative clinical team.
• Work both independently and alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses.
• Contribute to a caseload that supports the development of clinical interests and progression toward postgraduate study.

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confidence and motivation, with an interest in team-based practice.
• Experience in clinical practice.
• Growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills.
• A proactive approach to learning.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE.
• Welcome bonus of up to £5,000.
• Relocation allowance of up to £5,000.
• 36 hours over 4 days for full-time staff.
• No out-of-hours work.
• Part-time hours available.
• Funded CPD, the IVC Academy, mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• 6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets.
• Progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.

About the Practice

The role sits within an established practice group with over 40 years of history and a loyal client base. The practices are ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinics, RCVS PSS GP practices and nurse training centres.

Facilities include digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, lasers and well-equipped surgical theatres. The team includes certificate holders in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and medicine, alongside several highly experienced vets.