Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Priory Vets, Cardigan - Small Animal, Cardigan, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE
Elevate Bonus - 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12 + benefits!
Plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

You’ll be joining a well-established, supportive, and forward-thinking veterinary practice group with sites in Cardigan, Crymych, and Lampeter. The practices are RCVS GP-accredited and pride themselves on delivering high standards of care while maintaining a collaborative and friendly working environment. With a strong emphasis on clinical freedom, the team encourages vets to pursue their individual interests, while benefiting from a genuinely healthy work-life balance, including no out-of-hours commitments.

The group handles a varied and interesting caseload, giving you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a broad spectrum of cases. They are also committed to continuous professional development, offering funded CPD and certificate support to help you grow in your chosen areas of interest. The culture across all sites is inclusive and team-oriented, ensuring you feel supported from day one.

Practice Highlights

9 Veterinary Surgeons with expertise in orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, ultrasound, and dental radiography

11 Registered Veterinary Nurses, including a CertECC holder

11 Support Staff, including VCAs and Client Care Advisors

Well equipped with digital x-ray and dental x-ray

Ultrasound

In-house laboratories

Elevate Your Career

We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That’s why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development.

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary

Up to £8,000 relocation bonus

Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary

Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary

Concierge support with the relocation process

Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? If you’re an experienced vet with strong clinical skills, we’d love to hear from you.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Full Time or Part Time - we're flexible! We're happy to discuss hours to suit your commitments

No out-of-hours or on-call work

This is a dual-site role with opportunity for professional growth

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues

Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses

£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks

Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities

A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Priory Vets, Cardigan - Small Animal

Gwalia Gardens, Pwllhai, Cardigan, SA43 1DB, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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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.

Any questions before applying?

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

Talent Partner

Maizie Brown

maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com