Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

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

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy small animal clinical environment offering a broad range of first-opinion cases and excellent opportunities for continued professional growth. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and client care assistants, with individual coaching and collaborative case discussions forming an important part of everyday clinical practice. A varied caseload provides opportunities to strengthen diagnostic abilities, develop surgical confidence and pursue additional areas of clinical interest.

The position offers access to dental radiography, laparoscopic spaying equipment and remote veterinary specialist consultations, providing valuable resources for investigating and managing more challenging cases. Ongoing refurbishment and improvements to clinical facilities create an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of patient services. The role may involve working across several nearby clinical locations, offering additional exposure to different cases and colleagues.

A full-time schedule comprises four working days per week, with part-time applications also welcomed. A one-in-five half-day Saturday rotation, no bank holiday duties and no out-of-hours requirements provide an appealing balance between clinical responsibilities and personal commitments. With convenient parking, structured learning opportunities and a supportive professional atmosphere, this position is well suited to a veterinarian seeking clinical variety and long-term career satisfaction.

Qualifications Needed:

• Current RCVS registration with recognised veterinary qualifications and eligibility to practise in Wales
• A confident and compassionate approach to routine small animal consultations and surgical procedures
• Enthusiasm for developing additional clinical skills through mentoring, case discussions and continued education
• Strong communication abilities with a commitment to building positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility to provide veterinary services across nearby clinical locations when required

Package:

• A four-day working week for full-time employees, with part-time scheduling considered according to individual availability
• A manageable one-in-five half-day Saturday rota without bank holiday or out-of-hours clinical duties
• Access to laparoscopic surgical facilities, dental imaging and remote specialist veterinary guidance
• Dedicated one-to-one clinical coaching alongside opportunities to pursue funded professional certificates
• Complimentary parking facilities to support convenient daily travel
• Five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, with enhanced entitlement linked to continued service
• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash benefits and life assurance protection worth three times annual salary
• Annual professional development funding of £1,500 with three paid study days for continued clinical learning
• RCVS, VDS and BVA professional subscription expenses covered, together with an additional paid personal leave day
• Confidential counselling support available around the clock, with commuting assistance and potential extended leave options