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Small Animal Vet Opportunity with a Medical Bias in Cardiff

  • Location

    Cardiff

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    Up to £70,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience (FTE)

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01423 701321

  • Job ref:

    JN-052025-32305

  • Published:

    11 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-27

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in medicine and imaging. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, progressive, and enthusiastic team at an RCVS-accredited hospital, known for its exceptional facilities and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The role involves working with a committed team providing a seamless 24/7 service to valued clients in a friendly and supportive environment.

  • The hospital sees a wide variety of interesting cases, with facilities that allow for in-house workup of many of these cases, rather than needing to refer externally.

The Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate is a confident Veterinary Surgeon, ideally a certificate holder or an Advanced Practitioner, who is skilled in scanning and endoscopy.

  • The candidate should have a passion for supporting colleagues’ development, be a team player with excellent communication skills, and be eager to share knowledge and expertise.

Job Details:

  • They are open to applications from full-time or part-time candidates

  • A 4-day week with one 9-hour weekend shift every 5 weeks, and one bank holiday shift a year

  • Hours: 38.1/week (includes the weekend and bank holiday shifts)

  • No on-call duties as there is a dedicated night service

  • Certificate study and clinical development are fully supported

Benefits (Pro-rata):

  • Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience

  • Minimum 6.6 weeks' holiday, inclusive of Bank holidays

  • Sick pay of 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay

  • 5 days CPD, with a budget of £1750

  • VDS and RCVS fees paid

  • Two other professional subscriptions paid

  • Colleague Discount Scheme

  • Workplace Pension

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity cover

  • Paid Volunteering Day

  • Health Shield Employment Benefit Scheme

  • Wellbeing Support

  • Health Insurance via Group Payroll Deduct

  • Life Insurance at 1 x Annual Salary

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • My Perks – offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more

  • Certificate study funded

More About the Practice:

The hospital is a multi-disciplinary site that encourages collaboration between first opinion and ECC teams. The practice invests in both its team and its equipment and facilities, providing an excellent platform for team members to work cases up fully and pursue their personal clinical interests. The practice values not only its patients and clients but also its team, and strives to create an environment that encourages people to develop further and progress in their chosen career pathways.

The Area:

The practice is located in an extremely diverse area, with easy commuting distance to the vibrant city centre of Cardiff, the tranquil coastal towns of the Vale of Glamorgan, or the mountains of the Valleys and Brecon Beacons National Park. The area offers a wide range of sports facilities and beautiful walks, ensuring something for everyone.

Job Reference No: JN-052025-32305

Apply today for immediate consideration.