Veterinary Surgeon

The role:

Full time or part time role; ideally 2+ years experience; permanent.

The Practice:

A close, well established team welcomes you at Market Hall, with a friendly, supportive atmosphere. We are a team of 6 experienced vets, supported clinically by 8 RVNS/SVNs/PCAs and 6 efficient support staff. We see a varied and interesting caseload, and possess a substantial range of diagnostic equipment to allow us to work up cases thoroughly in house. Our main site is found in St Clears where we have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, a new ultrasound scanner for abdominal/cardiac/ocular scans and a range of scopes.  Our branch practice is based in Kilgetty, and has a similar range of equipment and is a newly furnished premises. We are an RCVS accredited and ISFM cat friendly practice and undertake nurse training. CPD and/or further studies are encouraged. Out of hours care is covered by a nearby MiNight hospital.

The role: 

• A mixture of consultations and surgery.
• Progression and training supported and encouraged.
• 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota with a Friday half day back in lieu.
• Rota'd late vet and nurse each night to help the team to finish on time.
• Dedicated OOH team at nearby MiNight hospital which covers our OOH.

The Location:

With branches in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire we are situated within easy reach of the coast with amazing scenery and a range of outdoor activities available. A community atmosphere is present at both branches. Good range of local amenities including gyms, good schools and younger childcare options, restaurants, healthcare facilities and rural community events and clubs.  

 The Benefits:

• RCVS and VDS fees covered.
• 5 weeks annual leave and the option to buy and sell holiday
• An extra day's annual for each full year for your first 5 years at CVS.
• Cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme.
• First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions supporting roles in practice.
• Generous staff pet discount on treatment and products.
• Access to the company share-save scheme.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience, so please let us know your expectations during the screening process. Further to this, you'll have access to our wide range of benefits, including:

Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas, holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority.

To view our full suite of benefits, please see our what-we-offer

For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice for a warm welcome, please contact Andy at andrew.leffers@cvsvets.com

To submit an online application, click ‘Apply Now', upload your CV, and we'll be in touch.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.