Veterinary Surgeon – South Wales

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus: Up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance: Up to £5,000

Why Join?

• Up to £75,000 salary, plus a welcome bonus and relocation allowance
• Excellent work-life balance – 36 hours over 4 days with no OOH
• Flexible working with full-time and part-time options available
• Experienced clinical team with certificates in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and medicine
• Established practice with over 40 years of history and a loyal client base

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an experienced and supportive small animal team across two established practices in South Wales.

The role offers a varied caseload of first opinion consultations and routine surgery, with plenty of support from experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. The team includes certificate holders in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and medicine, alongside several highly experienced vets, creating an excellent environment for professional development.

The practices are ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinics, RCVS PSS GP practices and nurse training centres. They are well equipped with digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, lasers and well-equipped surgical theatres.

The team actively encourages professional development and can support Veterinary Surgeons interested in developing clinical interests or working towards a postgraduate certificate.

Located in South Wales, the practices offer easy access to Cardiff, Bristol and Newport, while also being surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the Brecon Beacons National Park.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a confident and motivated RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing high-quality patient and client care.

Applicants should have experience in clinical practice and growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to learning and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are important.

Career Development & Benefits

The practice is committed to supporting long-term career development, with access to funded CPD, the IVC Academy, mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks. There are also clear progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles, alongside a £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.

Additional benefits include:

• 6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets

Working Pattern

The full-time position is 36 hours per week over 4 days, with shifts between 8:30am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. There is a 1 in 7 Saturday morning rota, from 8:30am to 12pm, with no out-of-hours work.

Part-time applicants are also encouraged to apply, with flexible hours and shorter working days available where possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive team, strong career development and genuine work-life balance in South Wales.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-59405