A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon

Animal Trust (UK); Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks of holiday per year

Private health care after qualifying period

Visa sponsorship available

Cycle to work scheme

E-Car Scheme

Store discounts through Perkbox

20% staff discount

Contributory pension scheme 4%

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Employee assistance programme

Funded CPD

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) is seeking an inpatient A+E vet for their new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, opening early 2027. In this role, you will oversee inpatient care and emergency cases, ensuring a high standard of medical care.

The ideal candidate will have excellent technical and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be a team player. Benefits include 6 weeks of holiday, private health care, and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Referral to be an experienced vet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients under stress.
• Team player in a veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient care and emergency cases.
• Perform emergency procedures or coordinate with the team.
• Provide comprehensive care for inpatients.

Skills

Excellent technical capability

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be preparing for the launch of a brand-new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, serving the communities of Torfaen and the surrounding areas. We look to open our doors early 2027.

Animal Trust is an independently owned, not‑for‑profit Community Interest Company (CIC) providing accessible, affordable, high-quality veterinary care. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our hospital will offer continuous patient care and emergency services, supporting both our clients and the wider veterinary community.

Our commitment to affordability sets us apart. With free consultations during the day and £79 out‑of‑hours consultations, we remove barriers that can prevent pet owners from seeking veterinary advice. Combined with our transparent packaged pricing, this allows us to see a varied and rewarding caseload, providing excellent opportunities for our clinical teams to develop their skills and experience.

Responsibilities

As an inpatient A+E vet you will oversee the inpatient care and emergency cases coming through our A+E service, ensuring an exciting mix of medically biased cases. Your primary responsibility will be to meet the needs of our inpatients, whether performing emergency procedures yourself or coordinating with our skilled team to provide comprehensive care.

Core Skills

To be successful in this role you’ll have a social heart, be highly skilled and keen to progress your technical capability. You may already be an experienced vet, but it's important that you’re a real team player that enjoys the buzz that comes from working in a fast‑paced and busy environment.

You’ll share our vision for working within a not‑for‑profit environment and you’ll be keen to work as part of a highly skilled and experienced team and commit to providing the highest standard of care to owners and their pets.

• Excellent technical capability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with clients during stressful and upsetting situations
• Strong organisation skills, open, honest and trustworthy

Rota

Average hours: 36.6 - 40.3 hours a week

1:3 weekends

3 week rolling pattern working between 10 or 11 hrs over this period.

Benefits

• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• 52 weeks sickness benefit available
• Private health care - after a qualifying period
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Car Scheme
• Store discounts through Perkbox
• Staff discount 20%
• Contributory pension scheme 4%
• Enhance maternity and Paternity package
• Employee assistance programme
• Funded CPD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive for all employees.