Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a genuine opportunity to be part of something from day one. You'll join a purpose-built, modern practice opening in Baglan, Port Talbot in September, with the chance to influence how the clinic runs, help define clinical standards, and build a supportive team culture from scratch. Full-time at 40 hours (flexible and part-time hours considered), Monday to Friday 9am-6pm plus one in three Saturdays 9am-1pm. No out-of-hours shifts.

The practice is located just 5 minutes from the M4, with easy access to local amenities, Aberavon Beach (2 miles away), Swansea (20 minutes), and outdoor spaces including Margam Country Park and the Brecon Beacons. Whether you're into hiking, cycling, water sports, or just good coffee by the coast, this South Wales location offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first opinion small animal care with a thorough, in-house approach to case workup
• Work up your own cases with full clinical autonomy
• Contribute to clinical standards, processes, and protocols as the practice develops
• Provide routine consultations, surgery, dentistry, imaging, and diagnostic work
• Support the practice's focus on community accessibility, including procedures such as neutering, dentistry, and surgery
• Be comfortable with sole charge when required
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a supportive practice culture

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Strong consultation and communication skills
• Sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving ability
• Confidence with routine surgery and procedures
• Comfortable working sole charge when needed
• Passion for delivering high standards of patient and client care
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team from the outset

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Generous CPD budget to support your professional interests
• Flexible working and part-time hours considered
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room
• Access to exclusive discounts and cashback offers
• In-house career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to influence and shape a brand-new practice

About the Practice

Vets for Pets is opening a brand-new, stand-alone practice in Baglan, Port Talbot, purposefully designed with both patients and colleagues in mind. The modern facility includes four consultation rooms (with shared x-ray), separate dog and cat waiting areas, dedicated prep area and operating theatre, dentistry suite, in-house lab, digital x-ray and ultrasound (planned), eight cat kennels, eight dog kennels plus two walk-in kennels, separate isolation ward, spacious colleague area, shower facilities, free parking and secure bike storage. The practice is structured to welcome visiting specialists, allowing more advanced work to be kept in-house.

Founded by Rebecca, who graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014 with experience from both private practice and a busy PDSA hospital, plus a certificate in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, the practice is built on a foundation of teamwork, resilience, and community spirit.