Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Cardiff, South Wales

An excellent opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, RCVS-accredited first-opinion practice in Cardiff. This is a full-time role offering a varied caseload across hospital and branch settings, strong clinical support and a genuinely positive, wellbeing-focused working culture. Ideal for vets seeking a supportive team environment with clinical freedom and structure.

Full Time | Up to £50,000 | 12-Month Maternity Cover

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Cardiff, South Wales

• Hours: Full time

• Working Pattern: Four-day week

• Average Hours: 40 hours per week

• Weekend Rota: 1 in 5 shared Saturdays

• Out of Hours: None

• Bank Holidays: Not required

• Contract: Fixed-term (12-month maternity cover)

The Practice

• RCVS-accredited first-opinion small animal practice

• Multiple sites including a main hospital and branch practices

• Modern facilities with the full range of expected diagnostic and surgical equipment

• Inpatients retained overnight with dedicated nursing care

• Overnight out-of-hours calls covered externally to minimise disruption

• Strong focus on patient care, team wellbeing and a "just culture” approach

The Role

• Full-time veterinary role working across hospital and branch sites

• Shared rota covering consulting, surgical and inpatient duties

• 20-minute consultations as standard

• Dedicated admin time built into the working day

• Clinical freedom actively encouraged

• Support readily available from experienced colleagues

The Team

• Large, supportive team including approximately 20 vets and 19 nurses

• Broad range of experience across the team

• Multiple certificate holders among both vets and RVNs

• Strong emphasis on collaboration, support and professional development

• Proven commitment to staff wellbeing and engagement

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Comfortable in a first-opinion small animal setting

• Confident across consulting and routine surgery

• Enjoys working as part of a large, collaborative team

• Values clinical freedom alongside structured support

Location Highlights

• Based in Cardiff, South Wales

• Vibrant city offering excellent dining, culture and events

• Easy access to the Brecon Beacons and South Wales coastline

• Excellent transport links including airport access, high-speed rail from London and the M4 motorway

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)

• 6.6 weeks paid annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per year

• CPD and training support

• RCVS membership plus two additional professional memberships paid

• VDS cover

• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Clear focus on wellbeing and career progression

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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