Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This part-time Veterinary Surgeon position is based primarily at the purpose-built Barry practice, with occasional visits to the branch in Boverton. The contract is for 22 hours a week, and the practice is happy to discuss other part-time options.

The role covers general day-to-day veterinary work and places a strong focus on confident sole charge consulting and decision-making. You will be joining a close-knit team of four vets, including a colleague with a dermatology qualification, so there is scope for discussion, case support and clinical development.

The practice describes itself as friendly and supportive, with a long-standing team culture. It is dog-friendly, holds a Cat Friendly Clinic Silver Award, and is located with on-site parking, transport links, a nearby train station, beaches and Cardiff within reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.
• Work mainly from the Barry practice, with occasional visits to the Boverton branch.
• Manage day-to-day consulting and clinical decision-making, including sole charge consultations.
• Take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Help shape clinical standards by sharing best practice and offering guidance where appropriate.

Requirements

• You should be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon.
• You need to be confident in sole charge consulting and decision-making.
• You should be comfortable handling a varied caseload.
• You should be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases.
• You should be comfortable carrying out diagnostic investigations.
• You should enjoy supporting and mentoring colleagues.

Benefits

• Permanent role with 22 hours a week, and other part-time options can be discussed.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450 plus courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50 percent off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

The role is with Barry & Boverton Veterinary Centre, part of CVS. The advert identifies the Barry site as purpose-built and notes that the work is first opinion.

The practice is based in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, with a branch in Boverton. It is described as a supportive workplace with a long-standing team culture, and the wider CVS group highlights central support in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement.