Overview
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK (Priory Vets). Dual-site role across Cardigan and Crymych, West Wales. Salary up to £70,000 DOE. Relocation allowance up to £5,000. Flexible working; no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call work; Certificate support.
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for variety, clinical freedom, and work-life balance? Join Priory Vets, where you’ll work across our friendly and well-equipped practices in Cardigan and Crymych. We’re a supportive, RCVS GP-accredited practice group with a collaborative team ethos. Whether your interests lie in surgery, consulting, or a blend of both, we’ll work with you to shape a role that suits your skills and aspirations.
Responsibilities
* Provide veterinary care across Cardigan and Crymych practices with a varied caseload.
* Flexible working arrangements (full-time and/or part-time).
* No out-of-hours or on-call requirements; opportunity to focus on consulting-only roles if preferred.
* Certificate support and CPD encouraged and funded.
* Relocation support included up to £5,000.
* Collaborate with a team of vets, nurses, and support staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
Team & Facilities
* 9 Vets with expertise in orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, ultrasound, and dental radiography (training available).
* 11 Registered Veterinary Nurses (including a CertECC holder).
* 11 Support Staff (including experienced VCAs and client care advisors).
* Well-equipped sites with digital x-ray and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratories; high-standard inpatient care facilities.
What We Offer
* A varied caseload and a supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and development.
* Work-life balance with flexible hours and no OOH requirements; possibility to concentrate on consulting if preferred.
* Certificate support and funded CPD; access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon.
* Relocation package available up to £5,000.
* Industry-leading benefits as part of IVC Evidensia:
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and an additional day off for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, wellbeing initiatives.
* Learning & Development: £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, Vetlexicon access, research funding opportunities, £1,250 annual Care Fund allocation, participation in Infection Prevention & Quality Improvement programmes.
* Professional Memberships: RCVS fees, VDS cover, BVA membership.
* Additional Benefits: Pension scheme with employer contributions, Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, access to discounted pet care network-wide, discounts and cashback with retailers.
Location
Based in West Wales, with practices in Cardigan and Crymych. Enjoy the region’s coastline, countryside, and community life.
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