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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC

Forest Veterinary Group, Neath, Neath, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £65,000 DOE Pro Rata

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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 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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    Forest Veterinary Group, Neath

    144 New Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6HH, 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