Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Barrmore Vets Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Job description

Barrmore Vets, owned by Giles and Emma, is a small animal practice in the heart of the fantastic community of Llanharan, South Wales and one of the few remaining independents in the area. We plan to stay that way.

Giles, the Practice Director, qualified from Liverpool in 1999. After gaining valuable experience at various practices across South Wales, he developed an interest in small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery, like BOAS. When the previous owner retired in 2014, Giles and Emma seized the opportunity to purchase the practice. Since then, we've significantly upgraded the practice, including a complete renovation in 2016. We’re always looking for ways to improve our services and encourage our team's professional development, which includes supporting certificates or further study. We also continually invest in new equipment, such as digital and dental X-ray and Doppler ultrasound.

We couldn't be prouder of our supportive and experienced team, who constantly strive to provide the best possible care for our patients and clients. Sadly for us, David is relocating, so we are looking for an experienced vet to join our team and contribute their skills, enthusiasm and ideas to help us continue providing excellent care.

For more complex cases, we benefit from the expertise of visiting specialists and advanced practitioners, including Rata Vet Surgery, who enable us to keep complex orthopaedic cases in-house along with ophthalmology services. We are also lucky to have Esther Barrett of Wales and West Imaging to assist us with more in-depth ultrasounds.

We are a nurse training practice with an excellent team of RVNs and SVNs with various interests; Sian is a highly experienced Head Nurse, and Alicia has a degree in animal behaviour. We also have a fantastic reception team to keep everything running smoothly. Most days, they are ‘helped’ by Bert and Pip (Giles and Emma’s tenacious Border Terriers).

We’re a very family-orientated practice and understand the importance of work-life balance. Our vets work a 4-day week with just 1:3 Saturday mornings only (8.30-12 – consult only). You will have an equal share of the consulting and operating duties, meaning you can develop your skills and interests in all areas. There is no sole charge, so you always have someone available to discuss a case and bounce ideas off. Our out-of-hours are outsourced to Valley Vets, who also take care of any inpatients, meaning your weekends, nights and bank holidays are free to enjoy.

Llanharan is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong community spirit. Just 30 minutes away, you'll find the vibrant city of Cardiff to the east, the tranquil beaches of Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown to the west, and the breathtaking Brecon Beacons to the north. Llanharan offers a blend of rural living and urban convenience and is well-connected to major transport links, making it easy to access the city of Cardiff and further afield.

We offer:

• A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 (negotiable)
• A 4-day week with just 1:3 Saturday mornings only
• No OOHs, Sundays or bank holidays
• CPD is encouraged, with certificates supported and funded
• 5.6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays

If you want to know more about our team, why not give us a call for an informal chat? Or if you feel like we are the practice for you – apply now!