Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon
Summerwood Vets, Blackwood, South Wales
Salary up to 75,000 DOE

Shape Your Future with Summerwood Veterinary Practice

Looking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? At Summerwood Vets, we've built an environment where you can thrive - professionally and personally. As a Veterinary Surgeon at Summerwood Vets you'll grow your skills, be part of a close-knit team, collaborate with colleagues for the best clinical outcomes and enjoy a rota that fits your lifestyle.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

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.

Supportive, Skilled and Well-equipped

Our spacious, well-equipped practice features four consult rooms (including one brand new), a new cattery with top-tier kennels, separate cat and dog kennels and waiting areas, a theatre and prep room, laparoscopic equipment, ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, Idexx lab facilities, and multi-parameter monitoring equipment.

You'll be joining a skilled team of six Vets, eight RVNs, one SVN, and four Receptionists, all supported by our Practice Manager. We strongly encourage professional development, and many of our team are working toward or hold certificates in areas including Feline Medicine, Anaesthesia, Dentistry, and ECC.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle

Wherever you are in your career, we're here to support you. The role offers flexible full or part-time hours, with no weekends or out-of-hours shifts. Typical working hours are 8:30am-6:30pm over four days, but we're happy to discuss five shorter days if that suits you better. For those interested in variety, there are also opportunities to work at our Summercourt site.

In return we ask that you're a confident communicator, willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients and are passionate about veterinary care.

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme


Development1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres 1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

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



Salary up to 75,000 /year DOE