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Full-time

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Abergavenny, Gwent
Reference VS122Posted 02/11/2026
Pay
Up to £65,000 per year (pro rata)
Working pattern
Full-time (typically a four-day week); part-time and flexible patterns considered. Usual working day starts 08:45 with last appointment at 18:15; 15-minute appointments.
Weekends / on-call
Participation in Saturday rota (1:5). Support for weekday inpatient on-call rota (1:6); Mon–Fri only. No night on-call at weekends or bank holidays. Dedicated overnight nursing cover for inpatients.

Benefits and development

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata, based on a four-day week)
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per year plus 5 days' CPD
  • RCVS membership paid and allowance for additional professional memberships
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  • Health cash plan for routine health and wellbeing treatments
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced family leave pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy)
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • One paid day for volunteering
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Employee discounts and cashback scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide first-opinion medical and surgical care for small animal patients.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Abergavenny, Gwent to find an experienced Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Manage consultations, diagnostics and treatment plans using in-house imaging and blood testing.
  • Collaborate with the nursing team and visiting specialists on complex cases.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate clearly with owners.

Practice and facilities

  • RCVS-accredited branches with modern diagnostic equipment, including digital X-ray, dental imaging, ultrasound and in-house blood testing.
  • Nurse-led inpatient care during weekdays with dedicated overnight nursing cover.
  • Strong internal clinical support and access to visiting specialist input.

Working pattern

  • Full-time role with a typical four-day week; part-time and other flexible patterns considered.
  • Participation in the Saturday rota and support for a weekday inpatient on-call rota; no night on-call at weekends or bank holidays.

Development

  • CPD allowance and study days supported, with mentoring and career development opportunities.
  • Support for certificate training and internal case supervision.

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