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5 days, 8 hours per day, or 4 days, 10 hours per day (Monday to Friday). We are also open to part-time hours to suit your needs. Requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with time off in lieu during the week.
Enjoy a 4-day working week option for true work/life balance. Located just off Junction 43/44 of the M4, within easy reach of Swansea and the stunning Gower Peninsula. Participate in a shared weekend rota, evenly split across the team.
Join a friendly and collaborative team of 11, including 2 vets and a supportive Clinical Director. Our nursing and support staff are second to none - they pull together and look out for each other. We’re committed to ongoing development, both individually and as a team - your growth matters to us. As a host practice to Vets Now, our patients benefit from seamless emergency care, and our team benefits from trusted out-of-hours support.
6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon — our online encyclopaedia provider Research funding applications available for all vets and nurses Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees paid
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Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Lakeside Veterinary Surgery, Swansea, Swansea, Wales
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £70,000 /year DOE
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Step into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference – Join Lakeside Vets, Llansamlet!
We’re looking for a passionate and supportive Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Lakeside Vets in Llansamlet. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Practice Manager and Clinical Director to guide the direction of the practice and nurture our brilliant team. You’ll support the clinical team in driving high standards, contributing to clinical decision-making, and helping shape the future of the practice.
We are flexible with hours and happy to accommodate part-time schedules, with no out-of-hours requirements. As a host practice for Vets Now, our partnership has been incredibly successful - our patients have greatly benefited, and our staff enjoy the advantages as well.
We welcome candidates with specific areas of interest and are committed to supporting career development. This is a growth-focused recruitment, not a replacement, as we continue to expand our practice.
If you're looking to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
About Us
At Lakeside Vets, we’re a close-knit team of 11 passionate professionals, looking to expand as we grow. Our small team values collaboration, and we’re excited to find someone who shares this and wants to be part of our supportive environment.
Located in Llansamlet, Swansea, we’re just 5 minutes from junctions 43 and 44 of the M4, and a short drive from Swansea Beach and the Gower Peninsula. Our location offers the perfect mix of convenience and natural beauty.
We handle a varied caseload, including routine appointments and critical cases through Vets Now. With new equipment and exciting building developments underway, it’s an exciting time to join us.
Working Hours
Our flexible working hours offer a choice between:
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Balance That Really Works
A Practice That Supports You
Because Our Employees Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Lakeside Veterinary Surgery, Swansea
Copper Court, Phoenix Way, Swansea, SA7 9EH, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
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 Daniel Rennox from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.