Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
IVC Evidensia
Date: 1 day ago
City: Swansea
Contract type: Part time
Up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Accommodation Available
At Forest Veterinary Group, we’re on the lookout for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re interested in working at our well-established Port Talbot practice, our Neath practice, or both, we’d love to hear from you. If you thrive in a varied caseload and have an interest in surgery or medicine, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re a small animal practice with two sites, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for both our patients and their owners. At Forest Vets, we truly value our team and create an environment where professional growth and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose Forest Vets?
State-of-the-Art Facilities for Exceptional Care
At Forest Vets, we’re committed to providing the best possible care. Our well-equipped practices include:
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive team of highly experienced clinicians. With 15+ years of combined experience, we cover a wide range of specialisms, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ultrasound, cytology, and more. We believe in continuous development – currently, two of our vets are studying for certifications in oncology and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets, and includes a dedicated mental health first aider.
A Beautiful Location to Call Home
Located just off the M4 in the scenic area of Port Talbot, you’ll find our practice just a 10-minute walk from the train station, next door to a lovely park and bowling green. Explore local cafés and enjoy the charm of the area, with Swansea just 20 minutes away and the stunning seaside village of Mumbles only 35 minutes’ drive.
Your Well-Being Comes First
We understand that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and happiness. We’re happy to discuss part-time hours to ensure you have time for the things you love. This role is typically full-time, offering flexibility with 4-day weeks (8:30 am - 6:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9 am - 12 pm) on a 1:5 rota. No OOH.
Because Our People 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
£0 - £70,000 a year
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Accommodation Available
At Forest Veterinary Group, we’re on the lookout for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re interested in working at our well-established Port Talbot practice, our Neath practice, or both, we’d love to hear from you. If you thrive in a varied caseload and have an interest in surgery or medicine, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re a small animal practice with two sites, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for both our patients and their owners. At Forest Vets, we truly value our team and create an environment where professional growth and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose Forest Vets?
State-of-the-Art Facilities for Exceptional Care
At Forest Vets, we’re committed to providing the best possible care. Our well-equipped practices include:
- Brand-new ultrasound and endoscope
- Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring
- Dental x-ray and new dental machines on the way
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive team of highly experienced clinicians. With 15+ years of combined experience, we cover a wide range of specialisms, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ultrasound, cytology, and more. We believe in continuous development – currently, two of our vets are studying for certifications in oncology and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets, and includes a dedicated mental health first aider.
A Beautiful Location to Call Home
Located just off the M4 in the scenic area of Port Talbot, you’ll find our practice just a 10-minute walk from the train station, next door to a lovely park and bowling green. Explore local cafés and enjoy the charm of the area, with Swansea just 20 minutes away and the stunning seaside village of Mumbles only 35 minutes’ drive.
Your Well-Being Comes First
We understand that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and happiness. We’re happy to discuss part-time hours to ensure you have time for the things you love. This role is typically full-time, offering flexibility with 4-day weeks (8:30 am - 6:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9 am - 12 pm) on a 1:5 rota. No OOH.
Because Our People 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
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Non-accidental injury support
- £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £70,000 a year
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
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