Veterinary Surgeon
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Salary
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£49,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2240 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,500, and CVS Group UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, CVS Group UK assigned 46 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2240 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2240 Veterinarians Most likely code | £34,600 Clears | £39,600 Clears | £44,500 Clears | £49,500 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Equine Veterinary Surgeon – South & West Wales
Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 based on experience
South Wales Equine Vets | RCVS Accredited Practice
South Wales Equine Vets is a growing, independent‑minded equine practice covering South and West Wales. We are now looking for a general equine practitioner to join us as we continue to expand our client base and develop our services.
This role would suit a vet who enjoys true ambulatory practice, values teamwork, and wants the time, support and equipment to do the job properly. There will also be opportunities to work with B&W Hospital
The Role
As our client base continues to grow, you will play a key part in:
- Providing high‑quality first‑opinion equine care across a varied caseload
- Building long‑term relationships with clients, from family pony owners to competition riders
- Contributing ideas to improve clinical standards, client experience and service development
- Supporting and being supported by colleagues in a genuinely collaborative team
Your Caseload & Equipment
You will be fully supported with excellent, modern ambulatory equipment, including:
- Mobile digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Endoscope & gastroscope
- Motorised and advanced dental equipment
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- Laser (including sarcoid laser surgery)
When referral is required, it is straightforward and well supported through CVS and the nearby B&W Equine Hospital
Why Join South Wales Equine Vets?
- A small, friendly and supportive team where teamwork is a genuine core value
- A practice that encourages discussion, learning and shared decision‑making
- Backing from CVS, giving you access to a wide professional network without losing local autonomy
- A beautiful and varied part of the UK to live and work, with good quality of life outside the job
Learning & Development
We are committed to helping our vets develop in the direction that suits them:
- Access to an internal CPD hub with 1,000+ courses (clinical, client and commercial skills)
- A generous external CPD allowance
- Support for developing special interests and long‑term career pathways
Our benefits package is designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing and includes:
- A comprehensive health cash plan
- Wellbeing‑focused benefits
- Access to a large network of mental health first aiders
- CVS employee benefits and support structures
Interested?
For An Informal, No‑pressure Conversation, Please Contact
Ryan Hughes – Practice Director
📞 01443 225010
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Where this offer sits in the market
Veterinarians (SOC 2240) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~8k in sample- Middle half £39,572–~66,716
- Median £53,144
- Going rate £49,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,600–44,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. CVS Group UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, CVS Group UK assigned 46 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2240 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2240 going rate of £49,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.