Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time small animal veterinary position at Tawe Vets in Swansea, working 40 hours per week across two sites (Sketty and Gorseinon). You’ll cover a wide and varied caseload with plenty of opportunity for surgery, medical case work-ups, and building strong client relationships. The best part? No out-of-hours on-call duties. Your only weekend commitment is a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota—genuine work-life balance in a role that values it.

The practice boasts a remarkably stable core team of six vets, with some colleagues having stayed for over 20 years. This is a practice that invests in its people: CPD is fully encouraged and generously funded to support your career development.

Swansea itself is an excellent relocation destination with low house prices and easy access to the Gower Peninsula—the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—offering world-class surfing, mountain biking, dog walking, and a vibrant community with plenty of bars, restaurants, and live music venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion small animal veterinary care across two practice locations
• Manage a varied caseload including surgical cases, medical diagnostics, and preventive care
• Work collaboratively within a stable, experienced team of six veterinary surgeons
• Build lasting relationships with clients across both Sketty and Gorseinon sites
• Contribute to a supportive practice culture that encourages professional development

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Experienced Vet (the practice is looking for an experienced Vet to join the team)
• Strong communication and clinical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional registration with the RCVS

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid holidays: one extra day per year for your first 5 years
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme—purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave
• Relocation package up to £5,000 (terms and conditions apply)
• Fully funded and actively encouraged CPD
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (industry-leading)
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous colleague discount on pet treatments and products
• ShareSave scheme—opportunity to share in the business success
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work scheme and Gymflex
• No out-of-hours on-call duties
• Saturday morning rota only (1 in 4)

About the Practice

Tawe Vets is an established first-opinion small animal practice with two locations in Swansea (Sketty and Gorseinon). The practice is known for its exceptionally stable team—some colleagues have been with them for over two decades—and a genuine commitment to supporting staff development. Part of CVS Group, Tawe Vets combines the resources and backing of a large corporate with the personal, community-focused approach of a well-established independent practice.

The team is passionate about providing high-quality care to companion animals and building strong relationships with their clients. CPD is not just encouraged but actively funded, reflecting the practice’s investment in keeping their team at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.