Permanent Veterinary Surgeon, Swansea

Recruit4vets; Swansea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Swansea is seeking a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon, specializing in small animal care. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality medical care, supported by modern facilities and numerous employee perks, including career progression and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funding

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness programs including Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon preferred.
• Preferably with an orthopaedic bias, but not essential.
• Good surgical and medical caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to small animals.
• Manage a mix of surgical and medical cases.
• Participate in out-of-hours (OOH) duties only as specified.

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical case management

Orthopaedic skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon, Swansea

Type: Small Animal

Practice Type: A veterinary practice established in Swansea, providing care to thousands of pets annually.

Facilities: Modern practice with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy (including rigid endoscopy), Ligasure, orthopaedic kit, and dental radiography.

Role: Seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a team of knowledgeable vets, preferably with an orthopaedic bias, but not essential.

• No out-of-hours (OOH)
• Good surgical and medical caseload
• Weekends on a rota of 1 in 6 (Saturday 9 am-1 pm)

Support:

• Monthly meetings for case discussion and personal development
• Time off in lieu for overtime, opportunities for additional paid responsibilities, employee of the month scheme, and practice book club

The Package:

• Salary up to £60,000 p/a (DOE)
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive online Group CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance, Eyecare vouchers, Flu jabs, Cycle to Work scheme