Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Position Overview We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our Summercourt clinic (part of Summerhill group) in the heart of the Caerphilly community. You will be sole charge, supported by our dedicated RVN (15 years' experience), SVN, 2 Receptionists, and Practice Manager.
Responsibilities You will see a mix of consult and surgery (usually Monday, Thursday, and Fridays are our ops days). Case continuity is actively encouraged, and you can follow up more complicated cases at our other sites if needed. As you will be part of a larger group, you will always have access to a wealth of expertise and experience.
If you want a mix of sole charge and working alongside other Vets, we are open to you splitting your time between Summercourt and Summerwood.
Work-Life Balance Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Whatever you're looking for - we can adapt our rota to suit you. For example, compressed hours, condensed working days.
Typically, our full-time Vets work 40 hours over 5 days per week with no weekends. Our opening and closing hours are 8:30am - 6pm so if you want a 4-day week, we can discuss making up the extra hours on a Saturday rota at Newport. There is no OOH. We would also welcome part-time applicants.
Practice Environment You will be joining our Summercourt clinic, part of a group of 8 practices based in South Wales. Established for over 10 years, we have built a loyal client base and we take pride in providing the best service to our pets and clients. We are a 5-minute drive to the beautiful Caerphilly Castle which is a popular favourite amongst our team who frequently sit and enjoy their lunch overlooking this historical landmark. We are also just a 30-minute drive from Cardiff city centre and close to all local amenities.
Facilities We have a welcoming reception/waiting area, two consult rooms, prep room, and theatre. Our branch is fully equipped and also has its own in-house lab area, x-ray, ultrasound machine, and signal pet plus the backup of a 24-hour hospital and certificate holders. We also have parking on site.
Benefits Because our people 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:
6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care #J-18808-Ljbffr