Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon

Location:

Heath Vets, Rhiwbina. Salary up to £70,000 DOE, full‑time equivalent.

We have a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team. As a Veterinary Surgeon at Heath Vets our day‑to‑day duties will be a mix of consultations and surgery, we can offer full clinical freedom, case continuity is actively encouraged for our vets and you will receive fantastic support from an experienced team.

The role will involve a mix of consultations and surgery, providing full clinical freedom and case continuity, supported by a skilled team.

We offer an excellent work‑life balance for our team. Typically, the full‑time position is 37.5 hours per week over 4 days with shifts between 8:00am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or OOH. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

We are an established first‑opinion practice with 5 branches which include Penarth. In‑house lab, digital x‑ray, K laser, ultrasound scanner, endoscopic equipment, and a brand new dental x‑ray. Work‑life balance:
Enjoy a mix of countryside and city living in Cardiff with easy access to both vibrant urban life and scenic outdoor activities.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following.

• Work‑life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non‑accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE.