Veterinary Surgeon (Hospital & Inpatient Care) – South Wales | Up to £65,000 DOE

An established veterinary hospital in South Wales is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its hospital team. This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys managing inpatients, complex medical cases and emergency admissions while maintaining variety through surgery and some consulting work.

The Role

• Up to 36 hours per week across 4 days
• Majority hospital-based with a focus on inpatient care and case continuity
• Opportunities for surgery, diagnostics and first-opinion consulting
• 1 in 5 weekends (9-hour shift)
• 1 bank holiday shift per year
• No sole charge
• Flexible working considered

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing hospitalised and emergency patients
• Working up complex medical cases
• Developing treatment plans and overseeing patient care from admission to discharge
• Performing soft tissue surgery
• Collaborating with experienced clinicians and nursing teams
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate

The Practice
This busy 24/7 veterinary hospital handles a diverse and interesting caseload, supported by advanced facilities including CT, ultrasonography, dedicated emergency and inpatient wards, orthopaedic and soft tissue theatres, exotic animal facilities, endosurgery equipment, a modern dental suite and a comprehensive in-house laboratory.

The Candidate

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical decision-making skills
• Confident managing cases independently within a collaborative team environment
• Interest in medicine, ECC, surgery or diagnostics welcomed

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance plus certificate support
• RCVS, VDS and additional memberships paid
• Health cash plan and life assurance
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Relocation assistance available

A fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to focus on high-quality hospital medicine within a well-equipped, supportive and clinically progressive environment.