Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Medicine bias)

Location Cardiff
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Salary – up to £70,000 per annum
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2852
Published: 19 days ago

We are working with a leading RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in South Wales, seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for medicine and imaging to join their dedicated team.

The Role

  • Salary up to £70,000 DOE
  • Full-time position (part-time considered)
  • 4-day week with one 9-hour weekend shift every 5 weeks (Sat OR Sun)
  • No on-call – fully staffed 24/7 ECC team in place
  • Clinical development fully supported – ideal for those pursuing a certificate in medicine or imaging
  • Work in a state-of-the-art hospital, with the ability to fully work up cases in-house

Why This Role?

  • Be part of a progressive, highly skilled team with first-opinion, ECC, and referral-level collaboration
  • Work with cutting-edge facilities, including CT scanning, advanced ultrasonography, endosurgery, and dedicated ECC wards
  • Supportive work environment that actively encourages further study and specialisation

The Hospital
This multi-disciplinary site is built to support comprehensive case management, offering:

  • 24/7 inpatient care with an experienced team
  • Dedicated soft tissue, orthopaedic & exotic theatres
  • Hydrotherapy & physiotherapy services in-house
  • Dental suite & extensive blood analysis facilities
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, including CT scanner & Doppler ultrasonography

The Benefits

  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
  • Generous CPD allowance and certificate support
  • Professional memberships paid (RCVS, VDS & others)
  • Flexible working options considered
  • Staff discounts on veterinary services
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Additional leave benefits, including enhanced parental leave

This is a rare opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, referral-standard hospital while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you’re an experienced vet looking for career development in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role.

Interested? Get in touch today to find out more! 

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities, call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you’re seeking a new position, contact us on 028 8744 0649.

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