Experienced Hospital Vet- Medicine/Imaging Bias
Valley Vets - Valley Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal
Full time
Permanent
Experienced Hospital Vet - Medicine/Imaging Bias
Salary up to £70,000 DOE, FTE
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy 24/7 hospital team at Valley Vets.
This role offers an excellent balance of a rewarding, hands‑on clinical caseload and a good quality of life. You’ll enjoy a genuine mix of first‑opinion GP work alongside hospital‑based inpatient care, diagnostics and surgery.
As we provide out‑of‑hours services for approximately 40 local practices, our caseload is varied and diverse, including complex medical and surgical cases. We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced veterinary surgeons with a clinical interest in medicine and/or diagnostic imaging, who are keen to further develop their skills and contribute to the management of more complex cases. The successful candidate will be confident managing cases independently, work collaboratively within a supportive team environment and be happy to support and share knowledge with less experienced team members.
You will never be sole charge. You’ll always work alongside other experienced vets, supported by a large team of RVNs, ACAs and a dedicated reception team. However, due to the nature of our caseload, strong clinical decision‑making skills, confidence and solid clinical experience are essential.
Working Pattern:
- Up to 4 days/week (38hrs)
- 1 x 12hr weekend shift every fourth weekend in mainly an inpatient care capacity
- 1 x 12hr bank holiday shift per year
Flexible working options would be considered
About us:
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.
Our hospital facilities include:
- 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)
The Local Area:
Valley Vets is lucky to be situated in an extremely diverse area. South Wales, particularly Cardiff and the surrounding areas - offers something for everyone. Within easy commuting distance, you could enjoy:
Vibrant city living in central Cardiff
- Coastal tranquillity in the Vale of Glamorgan
- Mountain scenery in the Valleys and Brecon Beacons National Park
The area boasts extensive sports and leisure opportunities, from the International Sports Village in Cardiff to renowned mountain biking trails in Merthyr Tydfil and Cwmbran, scenic walks along the Welsh Coastal Path, and breathtaking mountain and waterfall routes in the Beacons.
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):
- Salary - up to £70,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Minimum 6.6 weeks’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Sick pay: 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
- 5 days CPD with £1,750 budget
- Certificate study support via formal application process
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Two additional professional subscriptions paid (e.g. BSAVA)
- 50% colleague discount on services; products at cost price
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- West Field employment benefit scheme and wellbeing support
- Optional private health insurance (via group payroll deduction)
- Life insurance (1x annual salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Relocation allowance for candidates applying directly
Do you have a friend or former colleague already working at a VetPartners practice? Why not reach out to them and find out more about joining us? They may even be eligible for a referral reward!
We work hard to be a great place to work and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.
up to £70,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities
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