Veterinary Surgeon – Come and Love Your Job Again
£45,000 – £70,000 + bonus | 4-Day Week | 1 in 6 weekends | No OOH
Cardiff – just outside the city centre
Looking for a practice where you’re genuinely supported, listened to, and excited to come to work?
Welcome to Cardiff Veterinary Centre, an independently owned, forward-thinking small animal practice in the heart of Cardiff, with a fantastic team and state-of-the-art facilities.
We’re growing, and we’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative team. Whether you’re building confidence or ready to progress clinically, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The Role
This is a full-time, 40-hour role across a 4-day week, with a 1 in 6 weekends and best of all, no night work.
We’re proud to provide independently owned 24-hour care, supported by a dedicated OOH team, so your work-life balance stays exactly that: balanced.
Your day-to-day will include:
- First-opinion small animal consultations
- Routine and non-routine surgery
- Medical case management
- Emergency cases
- Working alongside a genuinely supportive, experienced team who love what they do
What We’re Looking For
- Veterinary degree (MRCVS)
- RCVS registration
- Confident in routine small animal medicine & surgery
- Comfortable with emergencies (or keen to grow your confidence)
- Based in England or Wales — or happy to relocate
- A team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- £45,000 – £70,000 salary (DOE) + bonus
- UK visa sponsorship available
- Relocation Package available
- 4-day working week
- No Night shifts
- 29 days annual leave + Birthday Leave
- Loyalty Bonus each year after 3 years of service
- 5 days paid CPD leave + £2000 CPD allowance
- Certificate support actively encouraged
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Paid lunch breaks
- Gym membership
- Free uniform
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted treatment for staff pets
- UK pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Profit sharing
- Modern, well-equipped practice with state-of-the-art equipment
- A genuinely friendly, close-knit team who support each other
About Us
We’re proud to be independent, progressive, and people focused. We believe great patient care starts with happy, supported clinicians and we’ve built a practice where development, wellbeing, and teamwork truly matter.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to join a practice where your voice is heard, your development is valued, and your work-life balance is respected, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
