Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Position

Veterinary Surgeon

Summerwood Vets, Caerphilly, South Wales – Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Shape your future with Summerwood Veterinary Practice. At Summerwood Vets, we believe great veterinary care starts with happy, supported vets. This is a sole charge role, with the option to work alongside another Vet 1 day a week. You’ll be supported by our friendly team from across the group, allowing you to grow your skills, and enjoy a balanced rota that supports both your career and your life outside work.

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people – across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose – Healthy Animals, Happy Owners – we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

• Provide routine consultations, surgeries and laparoscopic spays.
• Host visiting orthopedic surgeons each month at our other branch.
• Support and develop your specific clinical interests.
• Act as sole charge veterinarian with occasional collaboration.

The role offers flexible full or part‑time hours, with no weekends or out‑of‑hours shifts. Options include:

• 40 hours over 5 shorter days (work alongside another Vet 1 day per week)
• 4 longer days at 38 hours with a 30‑minute lunch break

If you’re looking for a fixed‑term contract, we can consider options of 6, 9 or 12 months.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• Opportunity to apply for research funding
• £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS Fees

• Company pension scheme (IVC Evidensia contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits – choose from a range of options
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

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