Senior Veterinary Surgeon​/Clinical Lead

Senior Veterinary Surgeon/ Clinical Lead Valley Vets - Valley Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Full time Permanent

Senior Veterinary Surgeon/ Clinical Lead

Valley Veterinary Hospital, Cardiff

Up to 4 days per week | Hospital-based role | Leadership opportunity

** Salary – up to £75,000 dependent on experience**

Valley Vets is a well-established, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital with a reputation for clinical excellence, outstanding patient care, and investment in both our people and facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving 24/7 hospital team.

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Valley Vets, you’ll play a key role in both our clinical team and the future direction of the practice. Alongside delivering exceptional patient care across a diverse caseload, you’ll help shape clinical standards, support the development of colleagues, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Our vision for this role is leadership through collaboration - being a senior clinician who leads from within the team, remaining clinically engaged while supporting and developing those around you. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how we work, share your experience and help drive high standards of patient and client care.

Protected time will be provided for the administrative and leadership responsibilities of the role, which we anticipate will account for approximately 10% of your working week
, keeping the role predominantly clinical.

Our unique caseload combines first-opinion practice with hospital-based medicine, surgery, inpatient care, and emergency work. As the out-of-hours provider for around 40 local practices, you'll have exposure to a broad range of medical and surgical cases, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to further develop your interests.

• Up to 4 days per week (38 hours over 4 days)
• 1 x 9-hour weekend shift every fifth weekend, mainly consulting
• 1 x 12-hour bank holiday shift per year
• Flexible working options considered

Every shift is supported by experienced veterinary colleagues, a large team of RVNs and ACAs, and a dedicated reception team.

We're looking for a veterinary surgeon who:

• Has significant small animal hospital experience
• Is confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills
• Thrives in a collaborative hospital environment
• Is committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care

At Valley Vets, we are proud to invest heavily in both our people and our facilities. We are committed to providing the equipment, support and clinical freedom needed to work cases up thoroughly and pursue individual clinical interests.

• 24/7 inpatient care
• CT scanner
• Advanced ultrasonography
• Endosurgery facilities
• Extensive in-house laboratory equipment, including TEG and blood gas analysis
• Dedicated orthopaedic, soft tissue, and exotic theatres
• Dedicated ECC wards
• In-house rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy

Valley Vets is ideally located in South Wales, offering the perfect balance of city living, coastline, and countryside.

Within easy commuting distance, you can enjoy:

• Vibrant city life in Cardiff
• Beautiful beaches and coastal villages in the Vale of Glamorgan
• Stunning mountain scenery in the Valleys and Brecon Beacons National Park

The area offers exceptional sporting and leisure opportunities, from Cardiff's International Sports Village and world-class events at the Principality Stadium to renowned mountain biking trails, coastal walks, and some of the UK's most spectacular hiking and waterfall routes.