Overview
Salary up to £65,000 DOE. Welcome Bonus up to £1,000. Relocation Allowance up to £8,000. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire | Full-time, Part-time, or Job Share.
Shape your future with us at The Oak Veterinary Group! We’re seeking to hire a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and progressive team in the heart of Pembrokeshire.
The Oak Veterinary Group places priority on professional and personal development. You’ll have the support and 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 Pembrokeshire coastline. The region offers natural beauty, including coastal paths, beaches and harbours.
Facilities
Haverfordwest: Surgery, dentistry, in-house lab, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy.
Fishguard: Surgery, Consults. Dedicated rehab centre with aquatic treadmill, physiotherapy, acupuncture, laser & massage therapy, internal lab, and surgical suite.
Team
* 1 Head Vet, 5 Vets (including an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and an Exotics Cert holder)
* 4 RVNs & 4 SVNs
* Practice Manager, Reception Coordinator & Support Team
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.
Culture & Perks
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
* Development in orthopaedics or surgery—we’ll help you develop it
Development & Benefits
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, 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 (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 37.5 hours paid CPD leave (part-time pro rata)
* Certificate supported and encouraged; learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon; research funding eligibility for Vets & Nurses
* £1,250 per annum to spend via Care Fund (pro rata)
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Company pension; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility)
* Voluntary benefits and staff discounts; discounted treatment for your own pets
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