Priory Vets, Cardigan - Small Animal, Cardigan, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE

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.

Our team and practice:
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

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

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. 

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 

6.8 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