Up to £70,000 DOE (pro-rata)
Accommodation Available
Join Our Team - Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity
Forest Vets is looking for a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing team across both of our practices. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, family-like environment where every team member is valued.
As a small animal practice with two sites, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to both our patients and their owners. Our committed and passionate team provides gold-standard treatment, and we even have a dedicated mental health first aider to support staff well-being.
Our practices are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a brand-new ultrasound, endoscope, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, and more. You’ll be supported by a team of highly experienced clinicians with over 15 years of expertise across a broad range of specialties, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ultrasound, and cytology.
Why Choose Forest Vets?
State-of-the-Art Facilities for Exceptional Care
At Forest Vets, we’re committed to providing the best possible care. Our well-equipped practices include:
1. Brand-new ultrasound and endoscope
2. Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring
3. Dental x-ray and new dental machines on the way
A Supportive Team that Cares About Your Development
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive team of highly experienced clinicians. With 15+ years of combined experience, we cover a wide range of specialisms, including soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ultrasound, cytology, and more. We believe in continuous development - currently, two of our vets are studying for certifications in oncology and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets, and includes a dedicated mental health first aider.
A Beautiful Location to Call Home
Located just off the M4 in the scenic area of Port Talbot, you’ll find our practice just a 10-minute walk from the train station, next door to a lovely park and bowling green. Explore local cafés and enjoy the charm of the area, with Swansea just 20 minutes away and the stunning seaside village of Mumbles only 35 minutes’ drive.
Your Well-Being Comes First
We understand that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and happiness. We’re happy to discuss part-time hours to ensure you have time for the things you love. This role is typically full-time, offering flexibility with 4-day weeks (8:30 am - 6:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9 am - 12 pm) on a 1:5 rota. No OOH.
Because Our People 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 balance
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support
Development
1. £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
Additional
1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care
Salary up to £70,000 DOE (pro-rata)
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