Job Description

Salary up to 37,485 DOE

We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Summerwood Vets on a part-time basis on a 12 month FTC covering 21 hours per week. This is a great opportunity for a like-minded individual to join our close-knit group, who put pet care at the centre of everything they do. This role will entail all standard vet responsibilities including surgery and consults.

Rota patterns to suit you - No weekends or OOH

Work life balance is important to us therefore we are open to discussing working days/hours that suit you and there are no weekend or OOH requirements. Typically, our working hours are between 8:30am - 6:30pm, however we are flexible and can work with a rota suited to you.

If you are interested in variation, you can also work at our Summercourt practice.

Easy access to Newport, Cardiff and the countryside!

Summerwood is a busy, small animal practice nestled in the town of Blackwood in the South Wales valley, with a mix of entertainment options, from the cinema to gyms, shopping spots, and a lively pub scene. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning scenery and hiking opportunities in the surrounding mountains.

Our location provides easy access to Cardiff and Newport, as well as the scenic wonders of the Brecon Beacons and the picturesque Cwmcarn Drive. There are plenty of options for getting around thanks to the local bus station and nearby rail link.

Explore our well-equipped practice

Our spacious practice boasts 4 consult rooms (one is brand new), brand new cattery (top of the range kennels), separate cat and dog kennels, waiting areas, theatre and prep room.

Our practice is well-equipped with fantastic facilities including a full dental suite with dental x-ray, dental machine, x-ray machine, cat and dog waiting area and separate kennels, a theatre and prep area, 4 consult rooms, laparoscopic spay equipment, multi parameters/bp machine, ultrasound and idexx lab equipment.

Discover our experienced and collaborative team

You will be joining a fantastic team made up of our Head Vet, 5 Vets (Feline Certificate holder), 9 RVNs (Anaesthesia certificate holder & Physiotherapy certificate holder), 1 SVN, 4 receptionists who are all supported by our Practice Manager.

We strongly encourage our team to work towards certificates, with many of our team working towards them as well as other certificate holders across the group.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata) Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing


Development1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice




Salary up to 38,485 /year DOE