Veterinary Surgeon Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales

Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in Merthyr Tydfil offering £55,000–£60,000 DOE. Full-time role working four days per week in a busy first-opinion practice with strong surgical exposure and ECC caseload.

Key Highlights

• Salary £55,000–£60,000 DOE.
• Full-time, 40 hours over 4 days per week.
• 1 in 4 Saturdays.
• High-volume first opinion and ECC caseload.
• Strong nursing support including Schedule 3 procedures.
• Supportive Branch Partner-led team.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy and well-established practice in Merthyr Tydfil.

This role would suit a vet who enjoys a balance of surgery and medicine and is confident managing a varied caseload. You will work closely with an experienced Branch Partner alongside a dedicated team of veterinary surgeons and nurses in a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

The practice sees a high volume of first opinion and emergency cases, offering excellent exposure and clinical variety.

The Practice

The clinic operates from a spacious, well-equipped building with:

• Three consulting rooms.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Imaging suite.
• Access to external ultrasound scanning support when required.

Located in Merthyr Tydfil, the practice benefits from strong community engagement and excellent access to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area offers an ideal balance of outdoor lifestyle and convenient links to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.

The Role

This is a full-time position working 40 hours across four days per week, with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Part-time applications will also be considered.

You will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in both consults and surgery.
• Develop tailored treatment plans and provide clear client communication.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive clinical team.
• Maintain high regulatory, clinical and operational standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the practice.

Candidate Profile

• MRCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident in both surgical and medical case management.
• Comfortable working in a busy first opinion setting.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Team-focused with a proactive approach.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £55,000–£60,000 DOE.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional paid 'Day for You'.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.
• Sabbatical options based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Staff discounts.

Interested?

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in the Merthyr Tydfil area of South Wales, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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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