Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Blackwood is seeking a dedicated vet to join their close-knit team. The role offers flexible full or part-time hours without weekends or out-of-hours shifts. You will work in a supportive environment, enjoying benefits such as 6.6 weeks of holiday, private medical insurance, and funding for professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to veterinary care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients.
• Looking for a role with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to pets during consultations.
• Support professional development and training of new staff.

Skills

Confident communicator

Team collaboration

Passionate about veterinary care

Job description

Shape Your Future with Summerwood Veterinary Practice

At Summerwood Vets, we believe great veterinary care starts with happy, supported vets. If you’re looking for clinical freedom, flexibility that actually works, and meaningful career development, this could be the role for you. You’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit team, grow your skills, and enjoy a balanced rota that supports both your career and your life outside work.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Supportive, skilled and well‑equipped

Our spacious, well‑equipped practice features four consult rooms (including one brand new), a new cattery with top‑tier kennels, separate cat and dog kennels and waiting areas, a theatre and prep room, laparoscopic equipment, ultrasound, digital and dental x‑ray, Idexx lab facilities, and multi‑parameter monitoring equipment.

You’ll be joining a skilled team of Vets, RVNs, an SVN, and our lovely Receptionists, all supported by our Practice Manager. We strongly encourage professional development, and many of our team are working toward or hold certificates in areas including Feline Medicine, Anaesthesia, Dentistry, and ECC.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle

Wherever you are in your career, we’re here to support you. The role offers flexible full or part‑time hours, with no weekends or out‑of‑hours shifts. Typically our full‑time working hours are 8:30am–6:30pm over four days, but we’re happy to discuss five shorter days if that suits you better. If you're looking for part time covering 1–3 days a week, fixed days, or a rota to fit around your requirements we would be more than happy to discuss this with you.

In return we ask that you’re a confident communicator, willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients and are passionate about veterinary care.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work‑life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

271-273 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AW, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.