Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary provider in the UK seeks a part-time Veterinary Surgeon for their Cardiff clinic. The role involves providing exceptional clinical care, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered and possess strong communication and teamwork skills, contributing to a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance (3 x salary)

Access to 24-hour counselling services

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

£1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave

Funded certificates

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products/services

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality care to patients and clients.
• Experience supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Mentor and develop team members’ skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, practice, and operational standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

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We are seeking a surgical bias Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Llanishen Cat Clinic, a dedicated Cat-only practice based in Cardiff. The team includes two Veterinary Surgeons, an HRVN, RVN, and two receptionists. The ideal candidate should be highly competent surgically and confident with routine soft tissue surgeries such as neutering, Caesarean sections, exploratory laparotomy, enterectomy/enterotomy, cystotomy, thyroidectomy, pinnectomy, enucleation, entropion correction, anal sacculectomy, and lumpectomy.

The clinic is equipped with advanced technology including Digital X-ray, Adaptix 3D X-ray for orthopaedics and dental imaging, Ultrasound with pulsed wave and colour Doppler, Multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring, Cryotherapy, Radioactive iodine unit, Doppler and Oscillometric blood pressure monitors, IDEXX lab suite (Procyte Dx, Catalyst One, Sedivue), Microscope, Oxygen unit, Incubator, and Burton’s VETair2 Dental Unit.

This part-time role involves 18 hours per week over two days (8:30 am - 6:30 pm), with a salary range of £29,250 to £31,500 per year.

For an initial friendly conversation, please contact [e-mail].

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance (3 x salary)
• Access to 24-hour counselling services
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 with service
• ‘Day for You’ paid leave
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and Clinical Communities access
• Funded certificates
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical options based on service length
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Medivet products/services
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship and relocation

Role Accountabilities

At Medivet, exceptional care is central — for patients, clients, and colleagues. Our goal is to make a positive difference in every interaction.

In This Role You Will

• Provide exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures
• Communicate clearly with clients about patient care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, practice, and operational standards
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clear cost estimates
• Mentor and develop team members’ skills
• Coordinate clinical handovers and out-of-hours care
• Promote clinical best practices within and across practices

Your Skills And Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience delivering high-quality care to patients and clients
• Teamwork and clinical leadership skills
• Experience supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures
• Coaching and influencing skills to optimize team performance

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary provider across the UK, with 24-hour centres and referral services, and an expanding international presence in France, Germany, and Spain. We foster a supportive, innovative environment committed to exceptional care and professional growth. Join us to be part of our future plans and make a real difference.