Veterinary Surgeon

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Merthyr Tydfil.

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys both surgery and medicine working alongside our surgery and dentistry certificate holder and a dedicated team of vets and nurses. Our nurses actively undertake Schedule 3 procedures ensuring a collaborative environment where high standards of patient care are maintained.

Merthyr Tydfil is a busy first opinion practice seeing a high volume of ECC cases housed in a spacious building with three consulting rooms an operating theatre and an imaging room. We also work with VVS to support ultrasound scanning if required.

The practice is located in Merthyr Tydfil a vibrant South Wales town with strong community spirit and easy access to the Brecon Beacons for hiking cycling and outdoor activities. Good road links connect the town to Cardiff and the M4 offering a great balance of countryside and city life.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with 1 in 4 Saturdays but we are open to discussing part-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Please contact to discuss your ideal working pattern.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional Day for You a paid days leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: 1500 per year plus 3 days paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. Thats the care for our patients our clients and for each other we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence observing the highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage mentor and develop your team enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France Germany and Spain.

Were proud to support a large connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care thats always there. Thats more than a strapline for us we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.