Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Mid Glamorgan

Responsibilities

• Varied caseload – a mix of surgery, medicine, and ECC cases, with support from certificate holders and a skilled nursing team
• Dual-site experience – split between a busy, well-equipped first opinion practice in Merthyr Tydfil and a smaller, supportive branch practice in the Valleys
• Flexible working options – full-time 40 hours per week with 1 in 4 Saturdays, but part-time arrangements are open for discussion
• Excellent location – enjoy the beauty of the Brecon Beacons and the affordability of the Valleys, with Cardiff and other urban centres within easy reach
• Comprehensive benefits package – including salary up to £65k FTE, private medical insurance, funded CPD, certificate opportunities, relocation support, and more
• The role is primarily based at the Merthyr Tydfil practice – a busy first opinion site with multiple rooms, an operating theatre, and an imaging room, with time at a second, smaller practice nearby to ensure collaboration and support
• This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week (three days at Merthyr Tydfil and one day at the smaller practice, with 1 in 4 Saturdays)

Candidate Profile

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Skilled in both medicine and surgery, delivering exceptional care to patients and clients alike
• Strong team player with proven clinical leadership ability
• Committed to supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures, recognising their value to clinical efficiency
• Experienced in fostering a progressive clinical culture
• Adept in using coaching and influencing skills to bring out the best in colleagues

Location

Merthyr Tydfil is the main town in the county borough, offering affordability, natural beauty, and accessibility. With the Brecon Beacons on the doorstep and good links to Cardiff and other urban centres, it provides a balanced work–life environment.

Key Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance at 3x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional paid ‘Day for You’
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical entitlement based on service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship (Tier 2 Visa) and relocation assistance

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-54530