Are you an experienced Vet with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care? This ECC role in Cardiff offers an exciting mix of inpatient workups, urgent consultations and a rota that gives you back your work–life balance – 4 days on, 4 days off!

Key Details

• Location: Cardiff, South Wales

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon – ECC (Day & Twilight shifts)

• Hours: Average 35.1 hrs/week | 4 days on, 4 days off (alternating between day shifts and twilight shifts)

• Salary: £60,000–£70,000 DOE

• Weekends/OOH: No long night shifts (covered by dedicated night team) | No on-call | No sole charge

The Role

• ECC caseload including inpatient workups (day shifts) and urgent/emergency consultations (twilight shifts)

• Wide and varied cases from across 40 referring practices

• Always supported by another Vet – no sole charge required

• Lead and mentor alongside a large, skilled RVN, ACA and receptionist team

• Fully supported for certificate study and clinical development

About the Practice

• RCVS-accredited, modern veterinary hospital just outside Cardiff

• 24/7 inpatient care

• Excellent facilities including:

  • CT Scanner & advanced ultrasonography

  • Endosurgery & dedicated ECC wards

  • Dedicated orthopaedic, soft tissue and exotic theatres

  • Extensive in-house lab including TEG, blood gases & advanced diagnostics

  • Dental suite & rehabilitation services (physio & hydrotherapy)

• Strong investment in both facilities and team development

The Area
Cardiff and South Wales offer the best of all worlds – a vibrant capital city, coastal towns, and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park all within easy reach. Whether you enjoy city nightlife, mountain biking, water sports, or peaceful countryside walks, you'll find plenty to enjoy in your downtime.

The Package

• Salary £60,000–£70,000 DOE

• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (buy/sell options)

• Sick pay: 2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay

• £1,750 CPD allowance 5 CPD days | Certificate study supported

• VDS, RCVS 2 other memberships paid

• Health Shield, wellbeing support & group health insurance

• Life insurance (1 x annual salary)

• Paid volunteering day

• Colleague discount scheme (50% off services, products at cost)

• Workplace pension

• Cycle to Work scheme & My Perks discount platform

• Relocation allowance available for direct applicants

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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