At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inpatients, oversee diagnostics, and support graduate vets in a friendly team.
- Company: Shepherds the Vets, an independent small animal hospital in Bridgend.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, CPD funding, 5 weeks holiday, and 50% staff discount.
- Other info: No targets or pressures; work alongside dedicated vet owners.
- Why this job: Join a supportive environment with high standards and varied caseloads.
- Qualifications: Experienced vet with strong clinical skills and a passion for coaching.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Join Our Team at Shepherds the Vets!
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Position: Permanent Part-Time Hospital Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Hours: 3 fixed days 8am-5pm (no OOH) – Wednesday and Thursday + either Monday or Friday
Practice: Independent Small Animal RCVS Accredited Hospital and Emergency Service Clinic
Shepherds the Vets is seeking an experienced vet to manage inpatients, outpatient diagnostic imaging, support strong clinical standards and coach graduate vets within our friendly independent team.
Why Join Us
- Hospital standards: High standard of patient care, facilities and equipment
- OOH on site: Continuity of care for patients provided by our own OOH team
- Continuous learning environment: EMS, GDP & VN training practice. Active QI approach.
- Varied caseload: See things you won’t in any other practice, with procedures retained in house.
- Independent practice: No targets/pressures; our vet owners work alongside the team.
The Role
You will assess new admits, plan and review treatment, communicate clearly with colleagues and owners, and ensure excellent continuity of care for hospitalised patients. You will also oversee outpatient diagnostic procedures. This role suits a confident medic who enjoys clinical leadership, high standards and developing others.
Package & Perks
- Salary £50,000-£60,000 FTE, reviewed annually and will be pro-rated for part-time hours.
- £1500 and 5 days CPD FTE (£2000 and 7 days for APs)
- RCVS, VDS, and membership fees covered.
- 5 weeks’ holidays.
- 50% staff discount.
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced medic confident with inpatients, ECC, decision making & diagnostics
- Motivated to maintain high standards and promote best practice.
- Enjoys coaching, training and working collaboratively with the wider hospital team.
- VetGDP Adviser experience
- Medicine, ECC, diagnostic imaging or cardiology postgraduate qualifications / AP status
Interested? For more information, please contact Nicola Rolph at 01656 653918. To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to nicolarolph@shepherdsthevets.co.uk.
Hospital Vet - 3 days 8am-5pm Bridgend S.Wales employer: Shepherds The Vets Limited
At Shepherds the Vets, we pride ourselves on being an independent practice that prioritises high standards of patient care and a supportive work environment. Located in Bridgend, South Wales, our team enjoys a continuous learning culture with ample opportunities for professional development, including CPD support and a varied caseload that ensures no two days are the same. With a focus on collaboration and coaching, we offer a fulfilling role for experienced vets looking to make a meaningful impact without the pressures of corporate targets.
Contact Details:
Shepherds The Vets Limited Recruitment Team
