Sanders Vets - Veterinary Surgeon

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Talent Acquisition Partner @ IVC Evidensia UK | High-Volume Recruitment Strategy

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome bonus up to £10,000

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Join Our Passionate and Supportive Team

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at Sanders Vets in Cwmbran. Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to practice after a break, or an experienced vet seeking a new challenge, we’re keen to hear from you.

Our 100% small animal practice offers a varied and engaging caseload, excellent clinical support, and genuine opportunities for growth. You’ll enjoy a balance of consults and surgeries with the option to explore your own clinical interests.

Before you continue, take a look at our digital practice tour through the link HERE!

A Role Tailored to Your Lifestyle

We value flexibility and understand that every vet’s needs are different. That’s why we’re open to:

• Full-time (4 days/week) with 2 days of ops and 2 days of consults – 6:30pm finish
• Part-time hours – flexible and family-friendly to suit your schedule
• Saturdays: 1 in 3 rota (9:00am – 12:00pm)
• No OOH and no bank holidays
• Option to pick up additional locum shifts at our OOH partner, Vets Now in Newport

Great Location – Easy Commute, Beautiful Views

Based in Cwmbran, our practice is:

• Just a 10-minute walk from Cwmbran train station and close to major bus routes
• 20 minutes from Newport, 30 minutes from Cardiff
• Located near local shops and amenities, and overlooks the Brecon Canal – perfect for a peaceful lunchtime walk!

Our Facilities and Environment

Sanders Vets is a modern, purpose-built practice with:

• 4 consult rooms, including a dedicated discharge/euthanasia room
• Double operating theatre – ideal for new grads learning in theatre
• Separate kennels and cattery
• IDEXX in-house lab machines

We’re proud of our recently refurbished facilities that support gold-standard care and continuous learning.

A Team That Supports You

You’ll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together, including:

• 4 experienced Vets:

– Cert holders in Feline Medicine and Ophthalmology (in progress)

– Advanced Practitioner status

– Special interests in Cardiology and Diagnostic Ultrasound

• 6 highly skilled RVNs:

– Certs in Veterinary Consulting, Feline Medicine, Anaesthesia

– Working towards Feline Behaviour certs

– One is a qualified Dog Trainer

– Strong mentorship and support culture

• 1 Veterinary Care Assistant
• 3 Receptionists + 1 Admin
• Practice Manager

This is a team where professional development is encouraged and supported. We want you to thrive!

We Look After You, So You Can Look After Them

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental, adoption & surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• Access to IVC Evidensia Academy & Vetlexicon
• £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance for Vets
• Infection Prevention & Quality Improvement Programmes
• Research funding available for Vets & Nurses

Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Additional benefits

• Welcome bonus + relocation support
• Pawsome Benefits – retailer discounts & cashback
• Pension (5% Employee / 3% Employer)
• Staff discounts on pet care

Ready to Join Us?

Whether you’re taking the next step in your career or returning to practice, we’d love to welcome you to the Sanders Vets team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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