Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Swansea; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing team at Lakeside Vets in Llansamlet as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon. Lead a collaborative practice, enjoy flexibility in hours, and benefit from ongoing development opportunities. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, this role offers a fulfilling career path in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

VDS cover

RCVS fees paid

Qualifications

• Passion for veterinary care and dedicated support to the team.
• Experience in guiding a practice or team is beneficial.
• Open to candidates with specific areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Guide the direction of the practice and nurture the team.
• Support clinical team in high standards and decision-making.
• Participate in a shared weekend rota.

Skills

Leadership

Team Support

Clinical Decision-making

Job description

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Step into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference - Join Lakeside Vets, Llansamlet!

We're looking for a passionate and supportive Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Lakeside Vets in Llansamlet. In this role, you'll work closely with our Practice Manager and Clinical Director to guide the direction of the practice and nurture our brilliant team. You'll support the clinical team in driving high standards, contributing to clinical decision-making, and helping shape the future of the practice.

We are flexible with hours and happy to accommodate part-time schedules, with no out-of-hours requirements. As a host practice for Vets Now, our partnership has been incredibly successful - our patients have greatly benefited, and our staff enjoy the advantages as well.

We welcome candidates with specific areas of interest and are committed to supporting career development. This is a growth-focused recruitment, not a replacement, as we continue to expand our practice.

If you're looking to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

At Lakeside Vets, we're a close-knit team of 11 passionate professionals, looking to expand as we grow. Our small team values collaboration, and we're excited to find someone who shares this and wants to be part of our supportive environment.

Located in Llansamlet, Swansea, we're just 5 minutes from junctions 43 and 44 of the M4, and a short drive from Swansea Beach and the Gower Peninsula. Our location offers the perfect mix of convenience and natural beauty.

We handle a varied caseload, including routine appointments and critical cases through Vets Now. With new equipment and exciting building developments underway, it's an exciting time to join us.

Working Hours

Our flexible working hours offer a choice between:

• 5 days, 8 hours per day, or
• 4 days, 10 hours per day (Monday to Friday).
• We are also open to part-time hours to suit your needs.
• Requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with time off in lieu during the week.

Why Join Us?

Work-Life Balance That Really Works

• Enjoy a 4-day working week option for true work/life balance.
• Located just off Junction 43/44 of the M4, within easy reach of Swansea and the stunning Gower Peninsula.
• Participate in a shared weekend rota, evenly split across the team.

A Practice That Supports You

• Join a friendly and collaborative team of 11, including 2 vets and a supportive Clinical Director.
• Our nursing and support staff are second to none - they pull together and look out for each other.
• We're committed to ongoing development, both individually and as a team - your growth matters to us.
• As a host practice to Vets Now, our patients benefit from seamless emergency care, and our team benefits from trusted out-of-hours support.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding applications available for all vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees paid