Looking for a new opportunity in a supportive practice with a varied caseload and great work–life balance? This role offers a 4-day week, no OOH, certificate support and the chance to live in a beautiful part of the UK with excellent city and countryside links.

Key Details

• Location: South Wales (Abergavenny area)

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent

• Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

• Hours: Full or part time

• Rota: 4-day week | 1:5 Saturdays 1:20 Saturday mornings | No new OOH – in-patient cover only, supported by night RVNs

• Consults: 15 minutes with protected breaks and admin time

The Role

• Small animal first opinion role with a varied caseload

• Responsible for consultations, diagnostics, medicine and routine surgery

• Sole charge at times, with full case support available from the wider team

• Opportunity to develop areas of interest including certificates

About the Practice

• RCVS-accredited sites, all recently refurbished

• Well-equipped with DR X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, blood gas machine and in-house lab facilities

• 12-vet team including certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine and Radiology, plus visiting Specialists

• Nurse-led inpatient care Monday–Friday

The Area
Located close to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offering excellent walking, cycling and outdoor activities. Cardiff and Bristol are both within 45 minutes, with London accessible in under 3 hours.

The Package

• Salary £40,000–£65,000 DOE

• £1,750 CPD allowance with 5 days leave

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• RCVS, VDS & one other membership paid

• HealthShield and Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced parental and sick pay

• Pet discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Paid volunteering day

• Visa sponsorship available

• Career progression opportunities

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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