Consult Veterinary Surgeon

Consult Veterinary Surgeon – Bridgend

• Work in a purpose built, fully equipped hospital with separate cat, dog and exotic wards, advanced imaging, dental suite, in-house laboratory and 24/7 hospital support to help you confidently work up complex cases.
• Be part of a close knit, inclusive team with multiple certificate holders across surgery, medicine, imaging, ECC and exotics, offering exceptional case variety, collaboration and professional development.
• Focus on what you love most, consulting and client continuity while building strong relationships and delivering gold standard care in a supportive, progressive environment that truly values its people.
• Join a forward-thinking, independent small animal hospital as a consult-only Veterinary Surgeon, enjoying a salary from £40,000 – £60,000 DOE (FTE) alongside a generous benefits package and an outstanding work–life balance with no nights, weekends or bank holidays.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and experienced Consulting Veterinary Surgeon to join a forward thinking, independent small animal hospital in Bridgend. This purpose built practice is designed to support gold standard care, featuring separate cat, dog and exotic inpatient wards, a cat only consult room, bereavement suite, dental suite with dental radiography, DR x-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, and a fully comprehensive in-house laboratory, alongside on site accommodation and ample parking.

The hospital is home to a diverse, close knit and welcoming team with a wide range of clinical interests, including surgery, exotics, imaging, ECC and feline medicine. With multiple certificate holders on site, vets benefit from exceptional case exposure and variety, ensuring every day brings something new and professionally rewarding. Although this is a consult only role, the full support of a 24/7 hospital is available, allowing cases to be thoroughly worked up with confidence and continuity.

This role is perfectly suited to a passionate consulting vet who values strong client relationships, high clinical standards and collaborative working. With out-of-hours covered entirely by the in-house team, there is no requirement for nights, weekends or bank holidays, offering an excellent work-life balance without compromising clinical fulfilment.

Set in the heart of Bridgend, this role combines the benefits of modern hospital facilities with the feel of an independent practice that truly values its people. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated veterinary surgeon looking to focus on consulting, build lasting client bonds and thrive within a supportive, progressive and genuinely friendly team!

• Open to full or part time, minimum of 2 days per week
• Open to flexible schedules
• No OOH!

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary from £40,000 - £60,000 DOE FTE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Employee discounts
• RCVS, VDS & 1 other membership fee covered
• Plus much more!

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