Small Animal Vet Surgeon — Four‑Day Week, Laparoscopy & Growth

The Vet Service; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development funding £1,5k

Study days

Subscriptions (RCVS/VDS/BVA)

Counselling support

Parking

Commuting assistance

Job summary

The Vet Service in Wales is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy small animal clinical team. You will work four days per week with a one-in-five half-day Saturday rotation, and have access to modern facilities including dental radiography and laparoscopic equipment.

Join an supportive team with ongoing coaching, remote specialist consultations, and opportunities for funded certificates to advance your clinical interests.

Qualifications

• Current RCVS registration and eligibility to practise in Wales.
• Confident and compassionate approach to routine small animal care and surgeries.
• Enthusiasm for developing additional clinical skills through mentoring and education.
• Strong communication and client relation abilities.
• Flexibility to work across nearby clinical locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine small animal consultations and surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with an experienced veterinary team and partake in case discussions.
• Engage in continued education and mentoring opportunities.
• Provide care across multiple nearby clinical locations when required.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Small animal practice

Client communication

Mentoring & teaching

Location flexibility

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Laparoscopic surgery equipment

Dental radiography

Remote specialist consultations

Job description

The Vet Service in Wales is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy small animal clinical team. You will work four days per week with a one-in-five half-day Saturday rotation, and have access to modern facilities including dental radiography and laparoscopic equipment.

Join an supportive team with ongoing coaching, remote specialist consultations, and opportunities for funded certificates to advance your clinical interests.