Veterinary Surgeon

The Package Salary up to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience Minimum 6.6 weeks holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, with options to buy and sell 5 days CPD with a budget of £1750 (enhanced for Advanced Practitioners) VDS and RCVS fees paid Two additional professional subscriptions paid (e.g. BSAVA) Colleague discount scheme (50% off services, products at cost price) Sick pay (2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay) Workplace pension Enhanced maternity and paternity cover Paid volunteering day Health Shield employment benefit scheme Wellbeing support Health insurance via group payroll deduct Life insurance (1x annual salary) Cycle to Work Scheme Certificate study funded Job Description Introduction Our client’s hospital is seeking a Hospital Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic and compassionate team on a six-month fixed-term contract to cover a sabbatical. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the RCVS-accredited hospital offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, progressive, and collaborative environment. The successful applicant will join a team that is passionate about clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Working Hours / Rota The role is full-time (part-time considered) with a 4-day week, typically working 8:45am to 6:45pm (occasionally 8:00am to 6:00pm). The contract is for 36 hours per week. There are no on-call responsibilities or weekend work, thanks to the hospital’s dedicated night service. Role Description This role involves a balance of hospital duties, including inpatient care and surgical responsibilities, alongside some emergency consultations. While full consultation days are not required, occasional support for the first opinion team may be needed. Confidence in performing procedures such as splenectomies, amputations, and laparoscopic spays is desirable, as is experience with complex medical case management. The position also presents opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to their professional development within a team-oriented setting. Team Size The hospital team is composed of enthusiastic, dedicated professionals who collaborate across disciplines. The environment encourages knowledge-sharing and professional support, fostering both individual growth and high-quality patient care. Practice Details The hospital is RCVS-accredited and provides 24/7 inpatient care. It houses extensive diagnostic and surgical facilities, including a CT scanner, advanced ultrasonography, endosurgery equipment, dedicated orthopaedic and exotic theatres, a dental suite, ECC wards, and in-house hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services. The team culture emphasizes both clinical excellence and staff wellbeing, with active involvement in practice development and a strong focus on career progression. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident veterinary surgeon with excellent surgical and medical skills. They will be a strong communicator, keen to contribute to team learning and development. A collaborative mindset, passion for patient care, and adaptability to support various clinical areas are essential. Experience in complex surgeries and medical case workups is advantageous. This is just some of the information about the job and company, but there will be more questions. Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is happy to get those questions answered for you during the recruiting process. Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is here to make the recruiting process simple and stress free. Haven’t worked with a recrutier before? Not a problem, key things we want to highlight; All communication is 100% private and confidenical. Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for new roles We have roles that aren’t being advertised, so even if you are actively applying the right role might not be available. Job Reference ID: CB-5498 Medical Equipment List (Alphabetical) Advanced Ultrasonography CT Scanner Dental Suite Dedicated ECC Wards Dedicated Orthopaedic, Soft Tissue and Exotic Theatres Endosurgery Facilities Extensive Blood Analysis Equipment (including TEG, blood gases) In-house Hydrotherapy Service In-house Physiotherapy Service