Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

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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