Veterinary Surgeon – Cardiff Bay Vets for Pets
Small Animal Practice | Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH | Near Cardiff City Centre
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next exciting opportunity? Join our friendly and supportive team at Cardiff Bay Vets for Pets, just minutes from the heart of Cardiff.
About Us
Our modern, well-equipped practice features everything you need to deliver outstanding clinical care, including:
1. 3 consulting rooms
2. Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and bronchoscope
3. In-house blood machines (including clotting times) and microscope
4. Comprehensive surgical kit, including orthopaedic equipment
5. Electrocautery and suction machines
6. Separate dog and cat wards
7. Access to a mobile CT scanner every 4 weeks
You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team with a fantastic mix of experience — from newly qualified vets to seasoned professionals. Our leadership team includes a Practice Manager/RVN with 13 years’ experience and a Head RVN with 11 years’ experience, supported by a talented group of RVNs, SVNs, and front-of-house colleagues who all share our commitment to patient and client care.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who’s confident with sole charge and enjoys a varied caseload of both medical and surgical work.
8. Full-time: 40 hours per week
9. 1 in 3 Saturdays, with no out-of-hours
10. We offer flexible working options, including shift patterns to help balance family and personal commitments.
Our practice handles a wide range of cases — from routine consults to complex surgeries — and we work with a peripatetic orthopaedic surgeon for more advanced procedures.
Location
We’re based in the Cardiff Bay Retail Park, surrounded by great local amenities — Costa, Boots, ASDA, Starbucks, PureGym, and more. Just a short walk from the beautiful Cardiff Bay waterfront and only 10 minutes from the city centre, you’ll have easy access to everything Cardiff has to offer: vibrant restaurants, cultural landmarks, and coastal walks.
What We Offer
As part of the Vets for Pets network, you’ll enjoy excellent career development opportunities and a supportive working environment, along with:
11. Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
12. 5.6 weeks’ holiday entitlement
13. Funded CPD and time off to study
14. Support for certificate study
15. Contributory pension scheme
16. Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
17. Exclusive company discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Pets at Home and The Vet Group
Location: CF11 0JR
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!