Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – 1 in 4 Saturdays – Stable team – Salary up to £65,000

We’re looking for an experienced and personable Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Swansea Vets4

Pets on a full or part time basis.

The practice is run locally by Paula who has an interest in surgery, Alison who as well as practice owner and RVN is also the onsite mental health first aider, and Liz, experienced practice owner, practice manager and RVN. In turn they are supported by a team totalling 4 vets, 5 RVNs, 1 ACA, 3 receptionists and a reception manager.

We are a family friendly, supportive and stable team and can be flexible with the rota to accommodate individual needs.

The practice is in a central location in Swansea close to the city centre, train station and local beaches. As well kitchen space for our colleagues, facilities at our purpose-built practice include 3 consult rooms, operating theatre, preparation room, separate cat and dog wards and all the equipment you would expect from a leading general practice, including recently upgraded digital x-ray and ultra-sound.

This rewarding position could be either full time or part time up to 40 hours a week with just 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am-6:00pm, no Sundays, no OOH and bank holidays shared evenly across the team 9am-1:00pm, ensuring you can enjoy an excellent balance between work and home.

The full-time rota is managed across 4 weekdays’ of 10-hour mixed days, and then 2 days off when you have worked a weekend. Consults are given 20 minutes and operating days are shared out between the vets.

In joining our team and supporting a great community and client base, we are looking for an experienced vet with a broad range of GP skills. We are lucky to have a varied caseload including so you’ll be confident in all aspects of everyday small animal medicine and surgery.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you can look forward to plenty of opportunities for training and CPD, including funding towards a certificate if desired.

• Salary up to £65,000 fte, commensurate with experience
• No OOH
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Pension scheme
• Paid memberships – RCVS, BVA and VDS
• Dedicated CPD allowance including funding towards certificates
• Enhanced annual leave of 28 days including bank holidays rising to 33 days including bank holidays after 2 years’ service
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• And much, much more!

And while the job itself can offer an exceptional level of career satisfaction, it is possibly the location of this practice that is one of the main selling points. Swansea is a vibrant seaside town close to the beautiful Brecon Beacons – so whether you enjoy good night life or getting out into the countryside, Swansea is ideally placed.

There are excellent transport links with the M4 close by and just 45 minutes from Cardiff and with a relocation package available to the right candidate, there’s no barrier to taking up this great opportunity if you’re not currently based in the area!

To join our team or to find out more, simply apply below or contact Laura on or email

Location:

SA1 2AL