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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Wellpets Vets, Cwmbran, Cwmbran, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £75,000 DOE

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Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000


Are you a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new opportunity to join a developing team in a well-established practice with an excellent support network? If so, WellPet's could be the answer!

WellPet's has been providing excellent service to the community of Cwmbran's pets for many years and has a dedicated client base with a wide and varied first opinion caseload plus room to develop areas of special interest such as orthopaedics, medicine, imaging etc. You will be supported by our experienced and approachable Clinical Director, two permanent Veterinary Surgeons and our friendly and efficient team of RVNs (one with Emergency and Critical care cert), Practice Manager (certificate in Feline Nursing), amazing VCA and brilliant reception team. We pride ourselves on our communication and scored highly in a recent survey for job satisfaction, communication and support available to work towards your goals. There will be occasional sole charge whilst we grow our veterinary team, though this can be remotely supported if required. 

We are open to applicants with all levels of experienced.
 
We see a diverse and engaging caseload with the opportunity to manage your own cases within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Work life balance that works for you


Our people are the very heart of our team, that's why we want to look after you by offering flexible opportunities that work for you and your lifestyle - whatever that may be.

Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours per week over 4 days with 1:4 Saturday morning (9:00am-13:00pm). We would also welcome part time applicant, for example 1-3 days per week. There is no OOH.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence


We're a well-established RCVS training practice with a good reputation looking after the veterinary needs of a large and loyal client base since 1989. The cities of Bristol, Newport and Cardiff are all within a reasonable commute of the practice, along with the beautiful South Wales coastline, the Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons.

Our modern, well-equipped practice


Our modern, well-equipped practice boasts Bio-Chemistry and Haematology Idexx machines, Digital x-ray processors, dental machines and multiparameter monitors.

Because our employees 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

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

  • At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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    Wellpets Vets, Cwmbran

    Fairwater Square, Cwmbran, NP44 4TA, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Megan Dawson

    megan.dawson@ivcevidensia.com