Vet Surgeon

MedMatch; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated clinical team. In this role, you will lead a team while delivering high-quality veterinary care to pets and their families. This opportunity offers a supportive environment with access to professional development and mentoring, along with generous benefits including CPD funding and additional wellbeing days. If you're passionate about veterinary excellence, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working considered

CPD funding of 38 hours

CPD Allowance of £1,000 per year

25 days holiday plus additional days

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary)

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• Experience in clinical practice and surgery is required.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care to pets and families.
• Manage daily operations of the veterinary practice.
• Oversight of clinical governance and budget management.

Skills

Veterinary care

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Education

Registered with RCVS

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Cardiff

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 per annum

Full Time Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the dedicated clinical team nearCardiff, where you’ll deliver high-quality veterinary care to pets and families who need it most. This is an excellent opportunity to work with purpose, supported by strong clinical leadership and a multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, good medicine, and ongoing development.

The Role:

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will work across a diverse and rewarding caseload—from first-opinion consultations to surgical and medical cases. You’ll have protected time for CPD, access to mentoring, and a supportive environment committed to clinical excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and inspire dedicated Receptionist, Veterinary Surgeon and Nursing teams, promoting teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflow and a supportive team environment
• Oversee clinical governance, ensuring adherence to high standards and cost-effective use of resources
• Take charge of budgeting for hospital treatments and ensuring financial sustainability

Benefits:

• Flexible working considered
• 38 hours of CPD funding for ongoing development
• CPD Allowance of £1,000 per year
• Excellent career growth and leadership opportunities
• Full RCVS fees
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
• Celebration Day – an additional day off to celebrate a special day your way
• Volunteering Day – a day off to make a difference in your community
• Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10%
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) for financial security
• Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues
• Free Flu Vaccination
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme for a healthy commute
• Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform

To Apply, either click “Apply” or send in your CV to [e-mail].

For more information please also do not hesitate to call Stephenon 07907862310 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great opportunity.

If you are interested in any other veterinary roles across the UK, please feel free to visit us on medmatch.co.uk/jobs/veterinary-jobs/