OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Cardiff Be part of a brand new Out of Hours service in Cardiff, delivering true emergency and critical care in a well-equipped hospital that prioritises quality medicine over quotas, with a competitive salary of £63,000–£76,000 DOE and a generous benefits package. Enjoy an outstanding 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, giving you genuine work–life balance, protected rest time, and the freedom to truly recharge while earning a market leading salary. Work in a supportive, community driven team with excellent nursing support, modern diagnostics, clear ECC protocols, and a culture that genuinely values your wellbeing and professional judgement. Focus purely on rewarding ECC casework while also having the opportunity to mentor veterinary students, shaping the next generation of vets in a collaborative and forward thinking hospital environment. Bottom of Form An exciting opportunity has become available for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a long established, well-equipped veterinary hospital in Cardiff. This is a unique chance for an experienced ECC Veterinary Surgeon to be part of a forward thinking hospital that prioritises high clinical standards, patient focused care, and genuine work–life balance. The service is designed around quality, not quotas, allowing vets to focus on delivering exceptional emergency and critical care in a supportive, well-resourced environment. This Cardiff veterinary hospital is known for its strong team culture and community feel. Collaboration, wellbeing, and mutual support are at the heart of everything they do, with colleagues who value teamwork, clear communication, and kindness. The practice actively promotes a healthy work–life balance through structured night shifts, realistic caseloads, protected breaks, and predictable rotas, ensuring vets feel supported both professionally and personally. The OOH Veterinary Surgeon role focuses exclusively on emergency and critical care cases, removing the pressure of routine consultations and financial targets. The rota follows a highly attractive pattern of 7 consecutive night shifts followed by 14 days off, offering excellent downtime and flexibility. The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostics, up to date equipment, clear clinical protocols, and a skilled nursing support team, enabling confident decision making and high quality patient outcomes. This role also offers the opportunity to support and mentor veterinary students, contributing to their real world clinical development in a hands on ECC environment. For a confident RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care, this is a rare opportunity to join a brand new OOH service in Cardiff, within a hospital that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and long term career satisfaction! The Rota 7 on, 14 off rota Benefits Generous holiday allowance Salary from £63,000 - £76,000 DOE Generous CPD allowance RCVS & VDS fees covered Pension scheme Life assurance 4 x salary Staff car parking Plus much more! For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on or email To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply Ref : JOB-56930