Veterinary Surgeon Maternity Cover from March/April 2026 – You will be working with a great team of longstanding colleagues, enjoy real job satisfaction and a superb work environment at Newport Vets for Pets! By joining us on a fixed term basis initially, not only will you enjoy a superb work/life balance, but you’ll also benefit from our recent renovations that have enhanced our workspace and already spacious facilities.
The team
You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive team of 17 (6 receptionists, 6 vets, 3 RVN's and 2 VCA's) and on a given day you’ll usually be part of a team of 3 receptionists, 4 vets, 2 RVN's and 2 VCA's.
Cath, one of our practice owners is GDP certified and an excellent surgical trainer, and both practice owners (Cath and Paul) have trained all 4 assistant vets from graduating from vet school and now range from 1 year to 6 years qualified. This is testament to their commitment to their teams’ development and wellbeing.
The vet team are also supported by an experienced team of nurses, led by head nurse Michelle who is a certificate holder in anaesthesia and critical care and has prior experience working in several referral centres.
The role
As one of our vets will shortly be taking maternity leave, we’re looking for a good-natured, good all-round GP veterinary surgeon to join us in looking after our patients and clients while she’s away!
This is a balanced role with surgery and medicine and as a solid GP practice we work at a steady pace, with a well-managed rota and appointments given 15 minutes. This does not mean you cannot take longer than this, as client satisfaction is key.
There’s lots of admin time factored into the diary too, again promoting a healthy pace of work and support to the team and our patients alike.
Ideally your rota will cover 2 days a week Monday and Tuesday, 8:30am to 7pm, but if this doesn’t quite match what you’re looking for we’d still love to hear from you.
About us
Located in the vibrant city of Newport, our standalone practice thrives in the heart of the community. Our prime location within close proximity to great public transport links, major road networks and beautiful countryside and coast alike, also ensures a diverse caseload and a loyal client base, making every day rewarding.
The benefits
1. Salary from £40,000 - £65,000 FTE, commensurate with experience
2. 5.6 weeks holiday FTE
3. Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
4. Contributory Pension Scheme
5. Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
6. Generous CPD allowance
7. No OOH
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. Exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!