Fishguard Vets is seeking a veterinary surgeon, experienced or new graduate, to join our friendly, fun and supportive team. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment and strong teamwork.

The clinic operates across the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside and coastline from a purpose built building with state of the art equipment. We are a genuinely mixed practice, with potential to tailor the mix to suit 35% farm (mainly dairy), 55% small and 10% equine. There is no TB testing as we employ TB testers. We focus on a work life balance, allowing you to enjoy the sea, land activities and embrace the local community. Normal working hours are between 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a 4 day week, 1 in 6 rota which includes 3 extended weekends per 6-week cycle.

Our practice is independently and family-owned, enabling us to provide a comprehensive service, including our own out-of-hours care. We offer our vets a competitive compensation package, an excellent 4 day week rota, 25 days of annual leave, and a day off for your birthday.

While we are passionate about veterinary medicine, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the vibrant local life that Fishguard offers. The town hosts a full calendar of popular annual events, including the internationally recognised Fishguard International Music Festival, the popular Fishguard Folk Festival, and the high-energy Aberjazz Jazz and Blues Festival. The community also hosts the annual Fishguard Agricultural Show and the lively New Year’s Eve Street Party. Beyond the festivals, there are multiple social clubs to engage with, ranging from sailing and hiking groups to arts and community societies. With regular markets in the historic Town Hall and a local theatre/cinema, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to socialise, pursue hobbies, and feel truly at home in this unique corner of Pembrokeshire.

We strive ourselves on our teamwork and communication, hosting monthly clinical meetings, discussing cases, drug presentations, sharing of CPD, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. In the summer, once the day’s consultations are finished, you’ll often find us at a nearby beach enjoying a swim and some pizza. It’s a great way to unwind!

We have a team of six RVN’s and three office staff to support the daily operations of the practice. Our equipment includes easi-scan ultrasound scanners, digital x-ray, small animal doppler ultrasound, Abaxis Vetscan in-house lab, Vet Imagyst lab facility, dental machine and Humphrey ADE anaesthesia.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for mixed animal practice. However, we believe in supporting individual development and offer the flexibility to pursue a specialisation. A £1000 CPD allowance is provided annually, with the possibility of additional funding for relevant professional development opportunities.

The package includes: