Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Relocation Support and Welcome Bonus
South Wales

Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Are you looking to join an established practice with an excellent support network? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced Clinical Director, a friendly team of RVNs (one with an Emergency and Critical Care certificate), a Practice Manager (with a certificate in Feline Nursing), and a brilliant reception team. They take pride in their communication, and recent surveys scored them highly for job satisfaction, communication, and the support available to work towards professional goals. There will be occasional sole charge as the veterinary team continues to grow.

The caseload is broad and varied for a first-opinion practice, with opportunities to develop surgical skills, including orthopaedic procedures for less complex fracture repairs.

Work-life balance that works for you
They prioritise flexibility, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, whether full-time or part-time. The full-time position typically involves 40 hours per week over 4 days, with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota (9:00am-13:00pm). Part-time applicants are also welcome, with options for 1-3 days per week. There is no OOH requirement.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence
This well-established RCVS training practice has been looking after the veterinary needs of a large and loyal client base since 1989. Located within commuting distance of Bristol, Newport, and Cardiff, it also offers easy access to the beautiful South Wales coastline, the Forest of Dean, and the Brecon Beacons.

Modern, well-equipped practice
The practice is equipped with Bio-Chemistry and Haematology Idexx machines, digital x-ray processors, dental machines, and multiparameter monitors.

Because their employees matter
They recognise that their people are fundamental to the success of the practice. Investing in staff, premises, and processes is at the core of their approach. In addition to a competitive base salary, they offer:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities
• Annual £1250 Care Fund allowance for all vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme 
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers, operating as an employment business and placement agency. If you are interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, please get in touch with our veterinary careers advisors.