Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon for Llanishen Cat Clinic in Cardiff. The successful candidate will perform general practice duties including surgery and diagnostics while being part of a close-knit team. This full-time role includes competitive benefits such as Private Medical Insurance and clinical CPD support, making it a fulfilling opportunity for passionate professionals.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental and physio

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling access

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid leave for personal days

Clinical CPD funding £1,500 per year

VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Engage, mentor, and develop your team to enhance their skills.
• Prepare tailored treatment plans with clear cost estimates.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Experience in customer care

Ability to work in a team

Clinical leadership skills

Experience supporting nurse consults

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in surgery to join our friendly team at Medivet Llanishen Cat Clinic in Cardiff.

This is a cat‑only practice set in a lovely building, supported by Branch Partner Lois who holds a PhD in Cardiology and a Feline Internal Medicine certificate, a Veterinary Surgeon, HRVN, RVN, and two Receptionists. You’ll enjoy working as part of a close‑knit team with a loyal client base who truly value the care we provide for their pets.

The role will cover the full spectrum of general practice duties including consulting, case workups, diagnostics, and routine procedures. While you will be confident in everyday small animal surgery, what matters most is that you bring enthusiasm for developing your surgical skills further alongside a strong foundation in first‑opinion practice.

Llanishen Cat Clinic is well‑equipped to support high standards of care, with facilities including Digital x‑ray and Adaptix 3D x‑ray for orthopaedics and dental imaging, Ultrasound with pulsed wave and colour Doppler, Multi‑parameter anaesthetic monitoring, Cryotherapy and radioactive iodine unit, in‑house IDEXX lab suite (Procyte Dx, Catalyst One, Sedivue) and Oxygen unit, incubator and Burtons VETair2 Dental Unit.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity, please contact [e-mail].

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.