Small Animal Vet Surgeon - 4-Day Week Maternity Cover (Cardiff)

Purosearch Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50k

6.6 weeks holiday

CPD allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Health Shield cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary fees

Job summary

Purovets in Cardiff is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover. The role includes a four-day, 40-hour week with a shared Saturday rota, a balanced mix of consulting, surgery and inpatient care, and 20-minute consultations.

The practice is modern, RCVS-accredited and well-connected across three Cardiff branches, with a supportive team and excellent wellbeing focus. Salary up to £50k, 6.6 weeks holiday, CPD allowance and enhanced parental leave are on offer.

Qualifications

• Four-day working week with a balanced mix of consulting, operating and inpatient duties
• No out-of-hours or Bank Holiday work, with overnight care handled by an external provider
• Supportive, experienced team including certificate holders
• Modern, well-equipped RCVS-accredited practice across three Cardiff-based branches
• Attractive benefits package, including salary up to £50k, 6.6 weeks holiday, CPD allowance and enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

• Full-time maternity cover position
• Four-day working week (40 hours), including a 1-in-5 shared Saturday rota
• Balanced caseload of consulting, surgery and inpatient care
• 20-minute consultations as standard
• Dedicated admin time included within the working day
• Clinical freedom encouraged, with support readily available

Job description

Purovets in Cardiff is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover. The role includes a four-day, 40-hour week with a shared Saturday rota, a balanced mix of consulting, surgery and inpatient care, and 20-minute consultations.

The practice is modern, RCVS-accredited and well-connected across three Cardiff branches, with a supportive team and excellent wellbeing focus. Salary up to £50k, 6.6 weeks holiday, CPD allowance and enhanced parental leave are on offer.