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No out-of-hours requirement; all emergency cover provided by VetsNow partnership. Role includes 1:3 Saturday mornings (9am–12pm), which is daytime weekend work, not overnight on-call.
About the Role
This part-time veterinary surgeon position offers the rare gift of true flexibility: just 20 hours per week spread across Monday and Tuesday (9am–6:45pm) plus 1:3 Saturday mornings (9am–12pm), with no out-of-hours requirements whatsoever. The practice's VetsNow partnership handles all emergency cover, so your evenings and unscheduled nights are genuinely yours.
You'll be joining a warm, established team in the picturesque village setting near Cwmbran, within easy reach of Newport and Cardiff. This role suits vets who thrive on varied small animal work—consultations, surgeries, a mix of cases—with minimal sole charge responsibility. If you're working towards or already hold a certificate in a special interest (dental, soft tissue, ophthalmology, behaviour), this practice is actively keen to support and develop that passion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultations and perform surgical procedures across the small animal caseload (dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents)
- Contribute to a mixed-case workload with support from four experienced vets and six registered veterinary nurses
- Work collaboratively within a long-standing team, building on the practice's 60+ year reputation
- Develop expertise or pursue special interests in areas such as dentistry, soft tissue surgery, or other surgical disciplines, with practice support
- Maintain high standards of patient and client care using modern, fully equipped facilities
Requirements
- Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
- Passionate about small animal medicine and surgery
- Ability to handle diverse cases and deliver exceptional client care
- Interest in or existing certification in a veterinary specialism (desirable but not essential)
- Team player with strong communication skills
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
- Wellbeing Support: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
- Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, and £1,250 annual Care Fund per vet
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership and VDS cover included
- Pension & Perks: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, cycle to work and green cars scheme, voluntary benefits, retailer discounts and cashback, discounted treatment at IVC Evidensia practices
- Zero Out-of-Hours Requirement: All emergency cover provided by VetsNow partnership
About the Practice
Sanders Veterinary Surgery is a small animal clinic established over 60 years ago, serving Cwmbran, Pontypool, Newport and surrounding areas. The practice is part of the IVC Evidensia group (Mars Veterinary Health). Based in Pontnewydd, the team comprises four experienced veterinary surgeons (with combined expertise spanning medicine and soft tissue surgery, including ongoing ophthalmology certification), six registered veterinary nurses with interests in canine behaviour and feline medicine, a veterinary care assistant, four receptionists, and a dynamic practice manager.
The recently refurbished facility features state-of-the-art equipment: X-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, lab machines, multiparameter monitors, a dedicated dental room, imaging room, double theatre, separate kennels and cattery areas. The practice is committed to investing in people, premises and processes, with a strong emphasis on colleague wellbeing and continuous quality improvement.
