Here at Forest Veterinary Group, we are looking for a part time veterinary surgeon to join our growing team, to be based across both of our practices in Skewen and Port Talbot. This is fixed term contract for a minimum of 8 months.
Work life balance that works for you
This is a part time position where you will ideally work up to 30 hours over 3 days with 1in5 Saturday mornings, 9am-12pm. We understand that work life balance is important, and our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we are flexible and open to a discussion.
Our practice
We are a small animal practice with two sites, focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care for both our clients and patients. Our practices are well-equipped for the best possible patient care, including a brand-new ultrasound, endoscope, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, and more.
Join our supportive team
At Forest Vets, we value our team, and everyone feels supported. Our qualified clinicians are ready to support you in your development, and have over 15+ years of experience and a broad range of clinical experience and interests, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ultrasound, cytology and more.
Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets, and includes a dedicated mental health first aider.
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 - Pro Rata
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