Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader | Cardiff, South Wales

A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to combine clinical practice with team leadership within a purpose-led hospital environment, supporting high standards of care and making a meaningful impact for pets and owners every day.

Full Time | £60,000 – £66,000 DOE | 37.5 Hours | Permanent | Charity Sector

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader

• Location: Cardiff, South Wales

• Salary: £60,000 – £66,000 per annum (including allowances, DOE)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The Organisation

This role sits within a long-established veterinary charity hospital environment that places pets and people at the heart of everything it does. The organisation is values-led, community focused and committed to delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary care with compassion, professionalism and strong clinical governance.

The Role

This is a key leadership role supporting the Senior Veterinary Surgeon, with responsibility for leading and developing the Veterinary Surgeon team. You’ll play a central role in ensuring efficient, professional and caring services are delivered to the local community.

Your time will be split between management and administrative responsibilities and hands-on clinical work. You’ll be involved in recruitment, selection and development of Veterinary Surgeons, leading projects, delegating tasks, and supporting the delivery of operational and clinical objectives set by the Senior Veterinary Surgeon.

This role would suit a confident, people-focused clinician who enjoys mentoring, leading teams and contributing to the wider development of veterinary services while remaining clinically active.

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Strong background in small animal practice

• Proven experience supporting, mentoring or leading clinical teams

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong customer service focus

• Confident decision-maker with a collaborative leadership style

• Organised, proactive and able to balance clinical and management duties

• Passion for community-focused veterinary care

The Hospital

You’ll be based at a busy, well-equipped charity hospital in Cardiff, South Wales, offering a collaborative working environment with a strong focus on teamwork, shared learning and clinical excellence.

Rewards & Benefits

• CPD allowance: 37.5 hours funded

• 5 weeks annual leave plus paid statutory holidays

• 37.5-hour working week

• Travel allowance

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Contributory pension scheme

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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