The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest, Wales
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire | Full-time, Part-time, or Job Share
Shape your future with us at The Oak Veterinary Group!
We’re excited to be seeking to hire 2 Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join our friendly and progressive team in the heart of Pembrokeshire.
The Oak Veterinary Group, professional and personal development is a priority. You’ll have the support & freedom to grow your skills, explore clinical interests, and benefit from a collaborative team that values confidence-building and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Where You’ll Work:
Our primary site is in Haverfordwest, with opportunities to rotate through our branches in Fishguard and St David’s – all nestled along the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. Our region is known for its natural beauty, featuring over 180 miles of coastal path, 58 beaches, and 14 harbours.
Our Facilities:
Haverfordwest: Surgery, dentistry, in-house lab, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy.
Fishguard: Surgery, Consults. We also have on this site a Dedicated rehab centre with an aquatic treadmill, physiotherapy, acupuncture, laser & massage therapy, internal lab, and surgical suite
Our Team:
You’ll join a talented and supportive group of:
* 1 Head Vet, 5 Vets (including an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and an Exotics Cert holder)
* 4 RVNs & 4 SVNs
We regularly perform advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries in-house, offer acupuncture, and support ongoing development—including via the IVC Evidensia Graduate Scheme.
Rota & Flexibility:
We offer genuine flexibility with patterns to suit your lifestyle—full-time, part-time, or job share all considered.
* Hours: 8:30am–7:00pm weekdays with up to an hour lunch break
* Saturdays: 8:30am–1:30pm on rota
* OOH: External provider, with some inpatient care support as needed
We understand how important work-life balance is and strive to ensure our vets have time for life outside of practice. Whether it’s the school run or condensed hours, we’re here to make it work for you.
Friendly, effective team with regular socials (team building days, Christmas parties, and more!)
* Stunning location for outdoor lovers—beaches, hiking, water sports, and more
* Welcoming environment for experienced vets or those still finding their niche
* Interest in orthopaedics or surgery? We’ll help you develop it!
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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- increasing with length of service!
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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 37.5 hours paid CPD leave (part time pro rata)
* Certificate supported and encouraged
* 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, Pro rata
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* 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
* Staff Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest
Prendergast Place Farm, Well Lane, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PL, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Daniel Rennox from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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