Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (Full-Time) – South Wales

GVC is assisting a friendly, supportive small animal practice in South Wales to recruit an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. The clinic is looking for someone who is not only a great fit for the team but will also find the role suits their own professional and personal needs.

The Role

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 

• Full-time, with flexible working arrangements considered

• Manage and oversee day-to-day clinical caseload alongside a skilled and supportive team

• Opportunity to work across both the main hospital (RCVS Outstanding status) and branches, depending on preference

Ideal candidates will:

• Thrive in a positive, collaborative team environment

• Be passionate about delivering excellent patient care

• Take a proactive approach, following cases through from consultation to diagnosis and treatment where appropriate

Practice Environment

• Purpose-built premises with modern equipment across multiple sites

• RCVS-accredited branches with Silver Cat Friendly status

• No commercial targets – focus purely on high-quality patient care

• Inclusive and diverse team culture, welcoming staff from all walks of life

Flexibility & Out-of-Hours

• In-house OOH service with a rota for first-on-call night and backup coverage

• Flexible arrangements to suit the candidate’s needs – the role can be tailored

Location

Situated in South Wales with easy access to:

• Cardiff to the east and Swansea to the west

• Brecon Beacons National Park for outdoor activities

• Award-winning beaches and coastal towns

• A vibrant mix of cultural, sporting, and family-friendly activities

Benefits

• 28 days (6.6 weeks) holiday including Bank Holidays

• RCVS membership and one additional professional subscription paid

• Health Shield membership covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments

• Flexible, family-friendly working environment

• Opportunities for career development and CPD

If this role sounds like a great fit,
Contact Stephanie Hellier for further details
stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com / 01392 793069