Overview
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Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
At South Wales Vets, we are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated and experienced team. This role offers a balanced mix of consultations and routine & emergency surgery, with 1-2 designated surgery days per week. You’ll have plenty of time to work up cases, ensuring strong case continuity while also offering expert preventative healthcare advice to our patients.
Our practice sees a wide variety of interesting medical and surgical cases. We have an in-house orthopaedic vet handling both internal and external referrals, as well as a vet currently working towards a certificate in ophthalmology, who manages internal referrals. You’ll also have the chance to handle emergency cases, all while being supported by our knowledgeable team.
If you’re interested in working across multiple sites, we’d be happy to discuss this further. Flexible rota patterns that work for you – 4 day week, no OOH.
Responsibilities
* Provide a balanced mix of consultations, routine and emergency surgery with 1-2 designated surgery days per week.
* Work up cases thoroughly to ensure strong case continuity and provide preventative healthcare advice.
* Collaborate with in-house specialists (orthopaedics and ophthalmology) and manage internal referrals.
* Possibility to work across multiple sites; discuss flexibility and rota patterns.
* Adapt to flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
Work Model & Schedule
* Typical full-time: 40 hours across 4 days, 8:30am–7:00pm
* 1:4 Saturdays from 9am–2pm
* No OOH duties
* Part-time applications welcomed (example: 3-day week)
Practice & Team
Our dynamic team (with certificate holders) includes:
* 1–2 Vets, Head Nurse, 3 RVNs, and 2 Receptionists at Abertillery
* Group-wide: Clinical Directors with surgery and orthopaedics certificates, Senior Vet (surgery), 8 Vets (including internal medicine), 20 RVNs, Practice Manager, and supporting staff
* CPD and further learning encouraged and supported
Locations & Facilities
South Wales Vets was established over 10 years ago on Malpas Road in Newport and operates four branches in Risca, Abertillery, and Blackwood. Abertillery has a refurbished facility with a large waiting area, 2 consulting rooms, cat/dog areas, upgraded inpatient wards, and modern surgical facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, imaging, and dental facilities.
Benefits & Perks
* 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) plus additional birthday holiday entitlement
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* CPD allowance (£1,250) with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support and access to learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Vetlexicon online encyclopedia access; research funding opportunities
* Care Fund: £1,250 per Vet per year; Infection Prevention & Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility criteria apply)
* Voluntary benefits and retailer discounts/cashback
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary range: £0–£75,000 per year. Salary up to £75,000 per year DOE.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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