Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £1,000
Relocation Allowance up to £3,000
Are you an experienced vet ready to take the next step in your career? South Wales Vets, Newport is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys hands-on veterinary work while also playing a key role in mentoring colleagues, supporting the team, and helping to shape the future of the practice
The Role
As Senior Vet, you'll combine excellent clinical care with leadership support, working closely with the Practice Manager and wider team to ensure we continue to deliver the highest standards for our clients and their much-loved pets.
You'll have the opportunity to:
*Provide high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery
*Support, mentor, and inspire junior vets and nurses
*Work alongside the management team to maintain clinical standards and protocols
*Lead by example with clear, compassionate communication
*Contribute to the growth and ongoing success of the practice
This role is ideal for either an established Senior Vet or a confident Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership position.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we're driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we're proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
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 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 (with certificate holders)
Our group Clinical Director is based at the main Newport site and is very much hands-on with clinical work and supporting the team. We have many certificate-holders within our group and encourage self-development, with full support from your team and financial support from the practice. We strive for high clinical standards, practice evidence-based medicine, run monthly morbidity and mortality meetings, and regular in-house CPD, practice meetings and encourage a caring and sharing culture.
Our group consists of 6 vets with a mix of full and part-time, Our nurses are always on hand and most are comfortable with schedule 3 procedures.
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.
At the main branch Newport we have top-of-the-range facilities including an ultrasound machine, endoscope, dental radiography and Idexx in-house lab equipment which you can arrange to use. At the branch you have inhouse Idexx bloods machine, microscope, dental machine, theatre.
You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
*6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off
*Private medical insurance
*Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
*24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Development
*£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
*Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
*World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
*£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
*Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
*Retail discounts and cashback offers
*Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
This is a rare opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role in a brand-new clinical environment, backed by a supportive and experienced team.
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
£0 - £75,000 a year
Up to £75,000 DOE