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    Join Vets for Pets Caerphilly as a Veterinary Surgeon in Caerphilly, South Wales. This full-time, permanent role involves working 40 hours per week with no out-of-hours, offering a salary of up to £70,000 DOE.

    Requirements

    • Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a UK small animal practice or hospital
    • Confidence with both consultations and routine surgery
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
    • Commitment to continuing professional development
    • MRCVS registration required

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • Consultations and routine surgery: Deliver high standards of patient care through daily consultations, preventative healthcare, and standard surgical procedures.
    • Advanced surgeries: Assist with and learn advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries, including TPLO, arthroscopy, and endoscopy alongside the practice owner.
    • Team collaboration: Work collaboratively with a supportive team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and support staff in a modern practice environment.
    • Potential transition routes: People from similar small animal veterinary roles may bring strong clinical and surgical skills, alongside meeting the minimum UK practice experience requirement.

    Job description

    Veterinary Surgeon | Full Time | No Out-of-Hours. Salary up to £70,000 DOE

    Are you looking to join a friendly, progressive practice where your clinical development is genuinely encouraged? At Vets for Pets Caerphilly, we're looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our experienced and supportive team.

    About Us

    We are a small, locally owned practice that has proudly served the Caerphilly community for over 11 years. Our practice is owned and led by Maciej, PhD, MRCVS, GPAdvCert (SAOS), who has a strong passion for advanced small animal surgery, with particular interests in orthopaedics, stem cell therapy, arthroscopy and endoscopy.

    As an independently owned practice within the Vets for Pets network, we pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of patient care while fostering a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

    Our Location

    Our surgery is situated in the heart of Caerphilly town centre in South Wales, just a two-minute walk from the iconic Caerphilly Castle. Excellent rail and bus connections make commuting easy from all directions, and we're less than 10 miles from Cardiff, the Welsh capital. Whether you enjoy vibrant city life, exploring the dramatic Welsh coastline or escaping to the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, you'll find all are within easy reach.

    Our Team

    You'll be joining a welcoming and experienced team consisting of:

    • 3 Veterinary Surgeons
    • 4 Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses
    • 1 Student Veterinary Nurse
    • Dedicated Reception Team
    • Practice Manager

    We work collaboratively and enjoy supporting one another, creating an environment where everyone can continue to learn and develop.

    Our Practice

    Our modern surgery has been designed to provide an excellent working environment and includes:

    • Four spacious consulting rooms
    • Dedicated prep area
    • Fully equipped operating theatre
    • Separate Cat World and Dog World wards

    We continue to invest in both our team and our facilities. Alongside our excellent diagnostic equipment, we are planning further investment in:

    • Dental detector
    • Portable digital X-ray machine
    • HD3 Smart ultrasonography
    • Laparoscopic equipment

    Our current equipment includes:

    • Digital radiography
    • Dental X-ray
    • Endoscope
    • Arthroscope
    • Doppler ultrasound
    • ECG
    • Laboratory
    • Laser
    • Stem cell / PRP equipment

    The Role

    This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with some flexibility.

    • Practice opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 6:00pm
    • 1 in 3 Saturdays (9:00am – 1:00pm)
    • No out-of-hours

    Our caseload is varied and rewarding. Alongside routine consultations, preventative healthcare and standard surgical procedures, we perform a wide range of advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries, including both trauma and non-trauma cases. Working alongside our practice owner offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to advanced procedures including TPLO, arthroscopy, endoscopy and regenerative medicine, with mentoring available for vets keen to expand their surgical skills.

    About You

    We're looking for a friendly, motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys delivering excellent patient care and building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

    To be successful, you'll have:

    • A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a UK small animal practice or hospital
    • Confidence with both consultations and routine surgery
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
    • The ability to work independently when required while also thriving within a supportive team
    • A genuine commitment to continuing professional development

    Support and mentoring are available on-site, with excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical and surgical skills.

    What We Offer

    We recognise the value of investing in our people and offer an attractive package including:

    • Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
    • 5.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Optional Private Health Insurance
    • Paid professional memberships including BSAVA, BVA and WebinarVet
    • Dedicated CPD allowance, including funding or co-funding towards postgraduate certificates
    • Exclusive company discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group

    Why Join Vets for Pets Caerphilly?

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, independently owned practice that combines the support of the Vets for Pets network with the close-knit culture of a local team. If you're looking for a role where you'll be encouraged to grow, supported by experienced colleagues and exposed to an interesting and varied surgical caseload, we'd love to hear from you.

    If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, apply today and become part of the Vets for Pets Caerphilly team.

    Simply contact Laura on 07790 372441 or email southvets@vets4pets.com

    Postcode: CF83 1PB

    Apply now
    Vets for Pets

    Veterinary Surgeon | Full Time | No Out-of-Hours. Salary up to £70,000 DOE

    Caerphilly
    On-site
    Up to £70,000 per year (DOE)

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