Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon | Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital
Competitive Salary | up to £70,000 (DOE)

Permanent, Full Time (Part time considered)
40 hours per week with only 1 in 5 weekends (No OOH)

Take your veterinary career further at Carmarthen Veterinary Centre & Hospital.

Work with an experienced and collaborative team, tackle a varied caseload, and make the most of advanced facilities including CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy and ultrasound, all while being supported to develop your clinical interests and career ambitions.

At CVS, we put our people first because we know supported colleagues provide the very best patient care. With excellent career development opportunities, experienced colleagues on hand, and a culture of collaboration and improvement, you'll have everything you need to thrive.

Supporting our people isn't just something we do, it's in our nature.

Life at Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital.
Carmarthen Veterinary Centre & Hospital is a purpose-built, award-winning small animal hospital in the heart of West Wales. You'll be joining a friendly and experienced team of 6 Small Animal Vets, including certificate holders in surgery and dermatology, alongside a highly skilled nursing, PCA and reception team.

As a busy multi-disciplinary hospital, we see a varied and rewarding caseload, including complex orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, exotics and wildlife. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you'll be encouraged to contribute to clinical discussions and the ongoing development of our services.

Our modern facilities provide everything you need to deliver exceptional patient care, including a CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment, ultrasound with Doppler, endoscopy, bronchoscopy and dental X-ray. With excellent diagnostic and surgical capabilities, you'll have access to the tools and support needed to thrive in your role while further developing your clinical interests.

About you:
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years' experience to join our supportive and collaborative team. In this role, you'll be empowered to make clinical decisions, continue developing your skills and play an active part in delivering exceptional patient care.

You'll be:

• Passionate about providing outstanding care for patients and exceptional service for clients.
• Confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload, including diagnostics and case work-ups.
• Interested in surgery and keen to further develop your surgical skills and case exposure, with support from an experienced team.
• Keen to continue developing your clinical skills and broaden your experience.
• A supportive team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping colleagues succeed.
• Committed to building strong client relationships through clear communication and compassionate care.
• Comfortable working with a high degree of clinical autonomy, contributing to clinical standards and supporting less experienced colleagues when needed.

This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years of small animal experience, particularly someone with a surgical interest who is looking to further develop their skills and clinical confidence within a progressive and well-supported hospital environment.

The benefits 
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive: 

• A competitive salary up to £70,000 (DOE)
• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered 
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring 
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies 
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications 

Join us

At CVS, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Even if you're just curious to find out more, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Lorna for a confidential conversation at Lorna.Vasey@CVSVets.com