Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

J189502 Abergavenny South Wales £60K / Year

Do you fancy a full-time role that is only 16 days (including Saturdays) per month? Then look no further! A rare opportunity to join a brilliant independent in Wales has become availabe

A new opportunity to join a practice with modern attitudes blended with old-school ethics has become available in a 2-site independent practice amining to provide the hightest levels of clinical care.

There are two stand-alone clinics, based in the Abergavenny region which have both undergone refurbishments and modernisation within the last two years. Both clinics come equipped with all of the usual kit that includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab and laser therapy. You will be based in the idyllic, rural area of Abergavenny, where the Black Mountains will act as a beautiful backdrop.

The team you will be joining hold a vast amount of experience, with an array of specialisms and post-graduate certifications, which includes a holder of a CertAVP in small animal medicine. The team has great staff retention, with many vets being with the practice for over 5 years (including two locums who oved the place so much they joined permenently!)

You will be joining on a truly unique rota. Whilst most standard 4-day week come with weekend work which mean you will work 5 or 6 days during your weekend in. Here, you will benefit from 3 weekdays off when you work your weekend, meaning you only work 16 days per month! Rather than having an on-call rota, each vet works one later shift per week, working from 1pm until 10:30pm.

In return, a successful applicant will recieve a salary of up to £60,000. There is a generous CPD allowance, with vets having access to certificate support and funding. You will also have access to a personal development fund which you can use for physical and mental wellbeing. The right candidate will also have the opportunity to have future shareholder prospects.

Key Duties

• 4 day working week
• 1 in 6 weekends
• The weekend you work, you will have 3 week-days off
• Flexible rota to suit your needs
• 1 late shift per week (1:30pm - 10:30pm)
• Scheduled admin and call time
• Scheduled practice meeting once per month for clincial discussions

Package and Benefits

• Salary from £33,000 to £60,000
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and support
• Personal improvement allowance
• Professional memberships covered
• Career progression opportunities, with future shareholder prospects
• 8% employer pension contribution

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

• RCVS Registered
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication skills

What Happens Next?

If you are interested in finding out more about this Veterinary Job please click the 'Apply' button. On submission of the job application form, an email alert is sent to the specialist consultant handling this role to register your interest.
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