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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Sanders Vets, Pontnewydd, Pontnewydd, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £65,000 DOE

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Up to £75,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000


Where passion meets progress


We are looking for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our exceptional team. This role is tailored for Vets who excel in managing diverse cases and delivering exceptional client care. Within this role, we will offer you the experience to grow in confidence and develop new skills, handling a mix of consultations and surgeries.

We are eager to expand the services we offer so a vet who is interested in or has a certificate/special interest would be ideal for this position.

Flexibility? It’s what we do – set the days/hours that work 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. Whether, you are looking for hours around rush hour, a week on/week off rota or a term-time only role, we can offer true flexibility. Just ask - we can discuss the available options. We would welcome full or part time applicants. Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours across 4 (a fixed day off if so) or 5 days with 1in3 Saturday mornings and no OOH.

What makes us the perfect fit for you?


Established Legacy: With over 60 years of service, our practice has built a strong and loyal client base.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our newly refurbished practice boasts a range of modern equipment, including x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, lab machines, and multiparameter machines.

Specialized Rooms: Benefit from a dedicated dental room and imaging room, a double theatre, separate kennels, and cattery areas.

Scenic/Accessible Location: Located in a picturesque village near Cwmbran, we offer the tranquility of village life while being close to Newport and Cardiff.

Our long-standing team


You will be joining 4 Vets who have 20+ years combined veterinary experience with passions varying from Medicine to Soft Tissue Surgery (one of our Vets is currently completing an Ophthalmology certificate). Our Vets are supported by our long-standing 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 4 dedicated Receptionists and our dynamic Practice Manager. Our Nurse interests vary from canine behaviour (and has carried out dog training courses so they hold puppy parties at the practice) to feline medicine and behaviour.

Take a tour around our practice now


Follow this link for a tour around our established practice -

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.6609286,-3.0279654,3a,90y,191.12h,86.03t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipPd9LfaoCDK6y9IQtlDTuG_tEsLxd4XAOuzuSE9!2e10!3e12!7i14000!8i7000?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

P.S We ensure we have a cupboard stocked full of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits.


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
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    Sanders Vets, Pontnewydd

    Maindee House, Mount Pleasant Road, Pontnewydd, NP44 1AN, 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