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Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets

United Kingdom

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Part time

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Job summary

A veterinary practice in Cardiff seeks a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. Responsibilities include running consults, performing surgeries, and collaborating with nursing staff for outstanding patient care. Ideal candidates will have MRCVS registration, experience in small-animal practice, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, CPD support, generous holiday allowance, and a positive team culture with clinical autonomy.

Benefits

Competitive salary
CPD encouraged and funded
Generous holiday allowance
RCVS/VDS fees paid
Supportive team culture

Responsibilities

  • Run consults and communicate treatment plans.
  • Perform routine and advanced soft-tissue surgeries.
  • Interpret diagnostics using in-house lab equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with the nursing team.
  • Contribute to a positive practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator
Calm decision-maker
Comfortable with routine imaging
Team-oriented mindset
Organised and reliable

Education

MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice
Confidence with routine surgery and consults
Further certifications welcomed
Job description
Weekend Veterinary Surgeon — Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon based in, South Glamorgan. Cardiff, South Glamorgan is known for its vibrant high street, friendly locals and easy access to countryside walks and weekend escapes.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
  • Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
  • Interpret diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab)
  • Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
  • Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture
Skills
  • Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
  • Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
  • Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
  • Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting
Qualifications
  • MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
  • Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
  • Confidence with routine surgery and consults
  • Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
  • Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
  • RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
  • Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy

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