Join our team at Priory Vets, Cardigan – Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Are you passionate about farm and equine care? Looking for a new adventure in a beautiful location with supportive colleagues and room to grow? Priory Vets Cardigan is seeking a Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, dynamic team. Whether you specialize in farm, equine, or both, we have the right opportunity for you.
What's in it for you?
Salary up to £75,000 (DOE)Welcome Bonus up to £10,000Relocation Allowance up to £8,000Flexible working patterns - Tailor your rota to suit your lifestyleAutonomy & Clinical Freedom - Develop your interests, whether it's routine dairy work or expanding equine services
Why Priory Vets?
Our modern practice, set against the stunning backdrop of Cardigan, offers a balanced mix of professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to live and work near beautiful beaches with dolphins, bustling independent shops, and fantastic local schools. Located in Cardigan, you'll enjoy the peaceful charm of coastal life while having access to Swansea and Cardiff through direct transport links. We are also under 6 hours’ drive to Central London and within 4 hours drive to Birmingham.
Here’s why you’ll love working with us
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Vet Techs, Registered Nurses, and ATTs.
Clinical Support: Mentorship from vets with certificates (including sheep health and production), and support from our Clinical Director, Chair of the Farm Animal Clinical Board at IVC Evidensia.
Diverse Caseload: Enjoy caring for a variety of farm animals, smallholders’ pets (goats, alpacas, pigs), and a wide range of equine clients.
A working week that works for you
Flexible hours: Work between 8:30am - 5:30pm, with occasional earlier starts or later finishes, agreed in advance.On-call rota: Enjoy a 1:5 weekday and weekend on-call schedule, with the following Monday off after a weekend shift.
If you're ready to make a positive impact in veterinary care while enjoying everything Cardigan has to offer, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our dedicated and friendly team.
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
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS 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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice