Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 6.6 weeks

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Pet care for staff

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing Wellpets team in Cwmbran. The role offers up to 40 hours weekly with flexible patterns, relocation support up to £8,000, and a focus on high‑quality patient and client care.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and continuous professional development within a supportive practice that uses modern in‑house facilities to enable confident decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Excellent communication and client relations.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the team to support clinical decisions and learning.
• Contribute to the clinical culture and ongoing development of colleagues.
• Support work‑life balance and flexible rota options.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Join our growing small animal practice with two well‑equipped sites and a close‑knit team that takes pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Our vets bring a wealth of experience, working alongside dedicated veterinary nurses and support staff who share a strong commitment to animal welfare. We prioritise open communication and teamwork, ensuring that everyone’s voice is valued.

Our Wellpets branch is based in Cwmbran, a well‑connected town offering easy access to local amenities, green spaces, and excellent transport links. Newport is just 10‑15 minutes away, with Cardiff within easy reach, making it an ideal base whether you prefer city life, coast or countryside. If you're looking to relocate, we can support the right candidate with a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 to help make your move as easy as possible.

The practice is well equipped to support excellent clinical standards and confident decision‑making, with modern, in‑house facilities including:

• Comprehensive laboratory equipment, including biochemistry and haematology analysers, SNAP test reader, centrifuge, microscope, haematocrit testing and Diff‑Quick staining
• Advanced diagnostic and monitoring tools such as ultrasound, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, multiparameter monitoring and a Bair Hugger warming system
• A fully equipped dental suite, including a dental machine and dental X‑ray
• Digital X‑ray facilities for high‑quality imaging and diagnostics

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

We genuinely value work‑life balance and are happy to tailor rota patterns to suit your lifestyle. We can offer:

• Full‑time hours, up to 40 hours per week
• Part‑time hours, including short days and later start times
• 1 in 5 Saturdays (negotiable)
• No out‑of‑hours requirements

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.