Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. This role offers a balanced mix of consultations and surgeries, with flexible working patterns to ensure your work-life balance. You will work alongside a dynamic team, handling a variety of interesting cases and benefiting from a strong support network. With a commitment to professional development and a generous CPD allowance, this is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to make a difference in the community. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Strong skills in surgery and emergency care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency surgeries, ensuring high-quality care.
• Provide expert preventative healthcare advice to clients.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Emergency Care

Preventative Healthcare

Case Management

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house Laboratory

Job description

Support and growth with South Wales Vets

At South Wales Vets, we are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated and experienced team. This role offers a balanced mix of consultations and routine & emergency surgery, with 1-2 designated surgery days per week. You'll have plenty of time to work up cases, ensuring strong case continuity while also offering expert preventative healthcare advice to our patients.

Our practice sees a wide variety of interesting medical and surgical cases. We have an in-house orthopaedic vet handling both internal and external referrals, as well as a vet currently working towards a certificate in ophthalmology, who manages internal referrals. You’ll also have the chance to handle emergency cases, all while being supported by our knowledgeable team.

If you're interested in working across multiple sites, we’d be happy to discuss this further.

Flexible rota patterns that work for you – 4 day week, no OOH

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Whether you need reduced working days/hours for hobbies, need to do the school drop off/pick up or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern, we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you - you tell us what you need.

Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours across 4 days between 8:30am to 7pm with 1:4 Saturdays between 9am to 2pm and no OOH. We would also welcome part-time applicants, for example a 3-day week.

Our dynamic team (with certificate holders)

Here at Abertillery, we have a supportive team of 1-2 Vets, who are both supported by our Head Nurse, 3 RVNs and our 2 wonderful Receptionists.

Across the group, we have a support network of 2 CDs (surgery certificate holder & orthopaedic interest), Senior Vet (surgery certificate holder), 8 Vets (including an internal medicine certificate holder), 20 RVNs, our progressive Practice Manager & other supporting team members. Our Clinical Directors are readily available to assist with clinical cases and advice. CPD and further learning is actively encouraged and supported.

Our newly refurbished practice

South Wales Vets was established over 10 years ago on Malpas Road in Newport and in that time we have grown from one to four branches, with locations in Risca, Abertillery & Blackwood.

Abertillery has recently been fully refurbished with a large spacious waiting area, 2 consulting rooms, separate section for cats and dogs in addition to a warming, welcoming reception area. Additionally, our clinical area has cat and dog inpatient wards and excellent surgical facilities. We have digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, superior surgery suite with imaging and dental facilities.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. 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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Daniel Rennox from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.