Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Support and growth with South Wales Vets

Here at South Wales Vets, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team. The role will include a nice mixture of consults and surgery (1-2 set surgery days per week) and you will have plenty of time to work up cases allowing for case continuity. We see a lot of interesting medical and surgical cases. We have an orthopaedic vet to take internal and external referrals. We also have a vet doing an ophthalmology certificate who can take internal referrals. You will also get the opportunity to see emergency cases and you will be supported by our experienced team.

If you would like to work across our sites, this is something we can discuss.

Flexible Rota Patterns
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 with 1:4 Saturdays and no OOH. We would also welcome part-time applicants, for example a 3-day week.

Our Dynamic Team
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. Here at Blackwood, we have the best of both worlds, with easy access to Cardiff, Bristol, Newport and the Countryside such as the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Abertillery has recently been fully refurbished with a large spacious waiting area, 2 consulting rooms, a 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

Wellbeing
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

Colleague Benefits
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.

Up to £75,000 DOE