Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of veterinary professionals in a picturesque location near Cwmbran. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on continuous professional development, this role offers the chance to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners. Enjoy a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a practice with a rich legacy and a commitment to exceptional care.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in diverse cases.
• Experience in consultations and surgeries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse veterinary cases and provide exceptional client care.
• Perform consultations and surgeries while ensuring patient welfare.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Care

Surgical Skills

Consultation Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Lab Machines

Job description

Up to £75,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Where passion meets progress

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our exceptional team. This role is tailored for Vets who excel in managing diverse cases and delivering exceptional client care. Within this role, we will offer you the experience to grow in confidence and develop new skills, handling a mix of consultations and surgeries.

Flexibility? It's what we do - set the days/hours that work for you

Our people are the very heart of our team, that's why we want to look after you by offering flexible opportunities that work for you and your lifestyle - whatever that may be. Whether you are looking for hours around rush hour, a week on/week off rota or a term-time only role, we can offer true flexibility. Just ask - we can discuss the available options. We would welcome full or part-time applicants. Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours across 4 (a fixed day off if so) or 5 days with occasional Saturday mornings and no OOH.

What makes us the perfect fit for you?

Established Legacy: With over 60 years of service, our practice has built a strong and loyal client base.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our newly refurbished practice boasts a range of modern equipment, including x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, lab machines, and multiparameter machines.

Specialized Rooms: Benefit from a dedicated dental room and imaging room, a double theatre, separate kennels, and cattery areas.

Scenic/Accessible Location: Located in a picturesque village near Cwmbran, we offer the tranquility of village life while being close to Newport and Cardiff.

Our long-standing team

You will be joining 4 Vets who have 20+ years combined veterinary experience with passions varying from Medicine to Soft Tissue Surgery (one of our Vets is currently completing an Ophthalmology certificate). Our Vets are supported by our long-standing 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 4 dedicated Receptionists and our dynamic Practice Manager. Our Nurse interests vary from canine behaviour (and has carried out dog training courses so they hold puppy parties at the practice) to feline medicine and behaviour.

Take a tour around our practice now

Follow this link for a tour around our established practice -

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P.S We ensure we have a cupboard stocked full of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. 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.

Sanders Vets, Pontnewydd

Maindee House, Mount Pleasant Road, Pontnewydd, NP44 1AN, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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