Salary up to £72,000 DOE
Relocation Allowance up to £3,000 & Welcome Bonus up to £3,000.
Build your future with us at The Oak Veterinary Group in Pembrokeshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at The Oak Veterinary Group. Professional and personal development is at the centre of our practice, that's why we offer you the exposure you need to succeed. We share knowledge, build your confidence, and encourage clinical freedom and skillset growth
Ideally, we're looking for someone to offer Senior Veterinary support working with our Head Vet & Veterinary Team at our main site in Haverfordwest where early stages of our Premises Redevelopment Programme is underway during 2026, as well as our other branches in Fishguard and St David's all located around the Pembrokeshire Coastline. Typically, you will be primarily based at our Haverfordwest Practice as well as our other two locations on a rotational basis.
Rota patterns that work for you
We recognise work life balance values Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career – the Team will consider your work life balance requirements.
Our normal working day runs from 8:30am - 7.00pm, Monday – Friday, with an hour lunchbreak and rotational cover for the latter part of the day. Saturdays are 8:30am - 1:30pm also covered on a rotational basis. We offer alternative external services for our clients for our Out of hours provision with our Vets where necessary we also do offer supportive In Patient Care. We would welcome full and part time applicants and consideration for Job Share is also optional.
Join us in a beautiful location in Pembrokeshire
Our practice is based in beautiful Pembrokeshire surrounded by the most stunning coastal and countryside that Wales has to offer – the extent of recreational advantages along with breath-taking scenery the best location offering 186 miles the longest and oldest established section of the Wales Coastal Path passing by 58 beaches and 14 harbours
Excellent unique bespoke facilities
We have some fantastic and unique facilities, including our Packages aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy. Our main small animal surgery in Haverfordwest offers surgery, dentistry, internal laboratory, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy.
Our Fishguard branch has a unique facility Vet Led base offering our aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy on site along with Physiotherapy, Laser & Massage delivered by our qualified hydrotherapy specialists including our Vet led acupuncture services. We also have an internal laboratory, dentistry, and surgical facilities at this site with use of laser in both sites.
Join our welcoming and supportive team
We are a team of Head Vet, 7 Veterinary Surgeons, Head Nurse, 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Nurses and 2 Animal Nursing Assistants, Practice Director, Reception Co Ordinator and Reception Client Support Team. With our Team we have an advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery who performs our advanced surgeries allowing the Vet Team to deal with orthopaedic work and complex soft tissue surgery in house.
We enjoy regular social events including our annual Team Building days and Christmas get together and there are also other optional get togethers all year round. Recently in 2026 one of our Nurses has actively supported a Voluntary Neutering Scheme in Sri Lanka offering her expertise - we support and encourage the opportunity to offer their valuable support; they also hope to continue in future years.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private Medical Insurance
*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
*£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
*Certificate support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership
*VDS cover
*RCVS Fees
Colleague Benefits
*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
£0 - £72,000 a year Salary up to £72,000 DOE FTE