Overview
Salary up to £75,000 DOE. Welcome Bonus up to £5,000. Relocation Allowance up to £8,000. We are a growing small animal practice with two well-equipped sites and a close-knit team that delivers exceptional care to our patients. We prioritise open communication and teamwork, ensuring that everyone’s voice is valued.
Join Our Well Equipped Site. This role focuses on delivering high-quality medical and surgical care to small animals, including consultations, routine neutering, diagnostics, and case management. You’ll be supported to build strong, lasting relationships with clients through clear communication, compassionate guidance, and collaborative discussion of treatment options and care plans.
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we care for around 25,000 animals every day.
Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care to small animals, including consultations, routine neutering, diagnostics, and case management.
* Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through clear communication, compassionate guidance, and collaborative discussion of treatment options and care plans.
* Contribute to a practice that is well equipped to support excellent clinical standards and confident decision‑making.
Facilities and Tools
* Comprehensive laboratory equipment, including biochemistry and haematology analysers, SNAP test reader, centrifuge, microscope, haematocrit testing and Diff-Quick staining
* Advanced diagnostic and monitoring tools such as ultrasound, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, multiparameter monitoring and a Bair Hugger warming system
* A fully equipped dental suite, including dental machine and dental X-ray
* Digital X-ray facilities for high-quality imaging and diagnostics
Flexibility and Schedule
We genuinely value work‑life balance and are happy to tailor rota patterns to suit your lifestyle. Options such as shorter days or later starts can be discussed. Usually a full-time position is up to 40 hours per week, with 1 in 5 Saturdays (negotiable) and no out-of-hours requirements.
Relocation
Our Summerdale branch is based in Cwmbran, a well-connected town with easy access to local amenities, green spaces, and transport links. Newport is 10–15 minutes away, and Cardiff is within easy reach, making it a suitable base whether you prefer city life, coast, or countryside. We offer a relocation allowance for the right candidate and can support you in making a smooth move to the area.
Benefits
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
* Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
* World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Additional information
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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