Overview
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal at Lakeside Vets, Llansamlet. Salary up to £70,000 DOE. Flexible hours with no out-of-hours requirements. This is a leadership role working with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director to guide the direction of the practice and nurture the clinical team. The practice is a host for Vets Now, offering trusted out-of-hours support.
We are looking for a passionate and supportive Senior Veterinary Surgeon who is interested in contributing to high standards, clinical decision-making, and shaping the future of the practice. We welcome candidates with specific areas of interest and are committed to supporting career development. This is a growth-focused recruitment as the practice expands.
Location: Llansamlet, Swansea (5 minutes from junctions 43 and 44 of the M4), with a varied caseload through routine appointments and critical cases via Vets Now.
Responsibilities
* Guide the direction of the practice in collaboration with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director.
* Support the clinical team in driving high standards and contribute to clinical decision-making.
* Collaborate within a growing, supportive team to ensure quality patient care and smooth operational flow.
* Participate in a shared weekend rota and flexible working arrangements to accommodate part-time schedules.
Working Hours
* 5 days, 8 hours per day, or 4 days, 10 hours per day (Mon–Fri).
* Part-time hours available.
* Requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with time off in lieu during the week.
Benefits and Team Environment
* Join a close-knit team of 11 with a supportive Clinical Director and veterinary and nursing staff.
* Ongoing development opportunities, including access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and related CPD support.
* As a host practice to Vets Now, benefits include seamless emergency care and trusted out-of-hours support.
* Competitive base salary and additional benefits such as enhanced wellbeing, family-friendly policies, and evolution of holiday entitlement based on length of service.
Salary
Salary up to £70,000 per year DOE.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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