Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Relocation support

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join Tawe Veterinary Centre in Swansea. The role offers a flexible 32–40 hour schedule across 4 or 5 days with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift, primarily at Tawe Vets Sketty, with potential coverage at sister practices.

The successful candidate will have strong clinical skills, autonomy, and a collaborative approach, supporting CPD and development within a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Confident in surgical and medical case management.
• Strong client communication and patient reassurance.
• Ability to mentor peers and support CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical and medical cases with clinical autonomy.
• Deliver high standards of patient care across cases.
• Collaborate with team across Tawe Vets sites.

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical case management

Mentoring

Client communication

Tools

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

In-house lab

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Tawe Veterinary Centre - Sketty

Location: Swansea

Contract: Permanent | Part-time/Full-time

Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: up to £64,000 Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team starts here!

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter - it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow-whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Tawe Veterinary Centre

This role can be between 32 and 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift. It will primarily be based at Tawe Vets Sketty but there may be the requirement to cover at one of our sister practices, Tawe Vets Gorseinon and Campbells Vets. This role would also suit someone who has an interest in surgery.

Tawe Vets are a friendly and inclusive small animal practice based in the heart of Swansea, with sites based just a few miles apart and benefitting from excellent access to the M4, local amenities, and the beautiful South Wales coastline. With stunning beaches, city attractions, and countryside all within easy reach, the practice offers a great work-life balance alongside a loyal client base.

As an RCVS-accredited General Practice and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic, Tawe Vets is committed to delivering high standards of patient care, supported by a team of four vets, five nurses, 2 student nurses, and great support staff. The practice's Healthy Pet Club Advanced scheme also enabled string continuity of care through follow-up consultations, helping teams build lasting relationships with clients and their pets. With a welcoming culture, long-standing colleagues, and a genuine commitment to CPD and certificate support, Tawe Vets provides a supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

Our facilities include ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, an in-house lab, and much more, enabling the team to provide a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options in-house.

About you:

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Swansea team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.