About the Role
You'll be joining Medivet Llanishen Cat Clinic, a dedicated feline practice in Cardiff where clinical excellence and team collaboration genuinely matter. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with one Saturday in three, giving you predictable scheduling.
Your days will span the full breadth of first-opinion feline practice: consultations, case workups, diagnostics, routine procedures, and surgery. What sets this role apart is the real appetite for surgical development—the Branch Partner holds a PhD in Cardiology and a Feline Internal Medicine certificate, and the team culture is built around supporting each other's clinical growth. You'll work alongside a Veterinary Surgeon, HRVN, RVN, and two Receptionists in a close-knit environment with a loyal, appreciative client base.
The practice is exceptionally well-equipped: Digital and Adaptix 3D x-ray (orthopaedics and dental imaging), ultrasound with pulsed wave and colour Doppler, multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring, cryotherapy, radioactive iodine unit, in-house IDEXX lab suite (Procyte Dx, Catalyst One, Sedivue), oxygen unit, incubator, and Burton's VETair2 dental unit. You'll have the tools to deliver high-standard care and the support to keep developing your surgical confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional clinical care to feline patients across consultations and surgery, maintaining regulatory and practice compliance standards
- Develop individualised treatment plans and communicate clearly with clients about their pet's care
- Perform general practice procedures and routine surgery with growing surgical confidence
- Collaborate with the wider team—supporting colleagues' development and drawing on their expertise
- Contribute to the broader Medivet community and access learning opportunities across the group's 24-hour hospitals and referral centres
Requirements
- Qualified MRCVS with demonstrable clinical knowledge and confidence
- Strong foundation in first-opinion small animal practice with competence in routine surgery
- Genuine enthusiasm for developing surgical skills further
- Team-focused approach with commitment to client care and clinical excellence
- Willingness to work within a supportive, collaborative environment
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, Life Assurance at 3× salary
- Annual Leave: 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with service), plus one additional paid 'Day for You'
- Learning & Development: £1,500 annual CPD allowance with 3 days' paid CPD leave, access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD, funded certificates and internal career pathways, access to 24-hour hospitals and referral hospitals for learning
- Professional Support: RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid
- Relocation & Visa: Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
- Lifestyle: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
- Sabbatical Options: Available based on length of service
About the Practice
Medivet Llanishen Cat Clinic is a specialist feline practice serving Cardiff with a reputation for high-quality care and strong client relationships. Housed in a lovely building and staffed by experienced clinicians with specialist interests in cardiology and feline internal medicine, the practice prioritises both clinical excellence and team wellbeing.
The clinic is part of Medivet, one of the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care providers, operating over 400 practices including 24-hour emergency centres and referral hospitals. The group philosophy centres on providing the right treatment for both animals and people—meaning access to resources, mentoring, and career development alongside clinical support.
