Part Time Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Funded learning and development

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK in Cardigan is seeking a Part Time Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team at Priory Vets. The role offers a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours work, encouraging professional development through funded CPD. You'll work 32 hours per week, with shifts designed to accommodate flexibility. The practice excels in delivering high-quality care across a varied caseload while maintaining a collaborative environment focused on growth and support. Competitive benefits including holidays, medical insurance, and a Care Fund are offered.

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys teamwork.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Adaptable and able to discuss flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient and client care.
• Develop clinical skills and interests.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in routine medical and surgical cases

Ability to work collaboratively

Professionalism and reliability

Education

Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

Job description

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Join the team at Priory Vets and become part of our well-established, supportive, and forward-thinking veterinary group with sites in Cardigan, Crymych, and Lampeter. You'll be joining our site in Cardigan, however all our practices are RCVS GP-accredited and pride themselves on delivering high standards of care while maintaining a collaborative and friendly working environment. With a strong emphasis on clinical freedom, the team encourages vets to pursue their individual interests, while benefiting from a genuinely healthy work-life balance, including no out-of-hours commitments.

The group handles a varied and interesting caseload, giving you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a broad spectrum of cases. They are also committed to continuous professional development, offering funded CPD and certificate support to help you grow in your chosen areas of interest. The culture across all sites is inclusive and team-oriented, ensuring you feel supported from day one.

Our team and practice:

• 9 Veterinary Surgeons with expertise in orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, ultrasound, and dental radiography
• 11 Registered Veterinary Nurses, including a CertECC holder
• 11 Support Staff, including VCAs and client care advisors
• Well equipped with digital x-ray and dental x-ray
• In-house laboratories

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

We're looking for a Vet to join us 32 hours per week

We're flexible! We're happy to discuss hours to suit your commitments

No out-of-hours or on-call work

1:4 Saturday until 3pm (1 full day of TOIL in lieu of this)

Shifts either 8:30 - 5:30 or 9:30 - 6:30 shared between all other vets on a rota schedule

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Priory Vets, Cardigan - Small Animal

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.