Senior Small Animal Vet - Bridgend

Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Bridgend

Join a vet-owned, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice in Bridgend offering a senior role with clinical variety, leadership and supportive out-of-hours back-up. This position combines first-opinion practice with mentoring opportunities, purpose-built facilities and a four-day working week. It will suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a balanced role in South East Wales.

Key Details

- Permanent position.

- Location: Bridgend, South East Wales.

- Working pattern: Four-day week.

- Hours: Four eight-hour shifts.

- Weekends: 1 in 4 weekend mornings.

- OOH: Second on call 1 in 4 weeks, usually supporting from home by phone.

- Duties: Consulting, inpatient care, operating, and Cats Protection work.

- Salary: £60,000–£75,000, depending on experience and clinical confidence.

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers a strong balance of clinical variety and structured support. You will have time for consultations, procedures and inpatient work, alongside the opportunity to mentor developing colleagues and contribute to complex case management.

About the Role

You will enjoy a mixed first-opinion caseload with consulting, surgery and inpatient care built into the week. Consulting days include a one-hour lunch break, scheduled phone time and administration time, which supports a more measured workflow.

The role also includes Cats Protection work, adding further clinical variety to the caseload. There is scope to shape the role around your interests while still supporting the wider team.

As second on call, you will usually provide advice from home by phone and attend when needed for more complex cases. A Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Student Veterinary Nurse are on site 24/7 to support the hospital team.

You will also play a part in mentoring developing Veterinary Surgeons through practical guidance and case discussion. The role is suited to someone who values high clinical standards, teamwork and calm decision-making.

About the Practice

The practice is an independent, vet-owned, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice led by Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Surgery and Feline Medicine. It is a purpose-built RCVS-approved hospital with separate cat, dog and exotic areas.

Facilities include DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, dental radiography, an in-house laboratory with SediVue and scopes. The team also operates branches in Pontyclun, Port Talbot and Porthcawl.

Working in Bridgend, Bridgend

Bridgend is well placed between Cardiff and Swansea, with good M4 access for commuting and travel across South Wales. It also offers straightforward access to the coast, countryside and the Brecon Beacons, which may suit Veterinary Surgeons looking for a practical location with a good balance of urban links and outdoor access.

Benefits

- 38 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.

- Five CPD days.

- £1,500 annual CPD allowance.

- Enhanced CPD support for Advanced Practitioners.

- RCVS, VDS and one additional professional membership paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You will handle a varied first-opinion Small Animal Practice caseload, including consulting, inpatient care, surgery and Cats Protection work.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

Yes. The role includes second on-call duties 1 in 4 weeks and 1 in 4 weekend mornings caring for hospital inpatients. Support is usually provided from home by phone, with attendance when needed for complex cases.

What level of experience is required?

The role is aimed at an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in emergency medicine and surgery. Strong communication, calm decision-making and a commitment to clinical standards are also expected.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The hospital includes separate cat, dog and exotic areas, DR x-ray, Doppler ultrasound, dental radiography, an in-house laboratory including SediVue, and scopes.

What support will be available?

A Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Student Veterinary Nurse are on site 24/7. The role also includes mentoring opportunities and scheduled time for phone calls and administration on consulting days.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a senior Small Animal Practice role with variety, support and a sensible working pattern, I would welcome your interest.

Job Reference No: JN-35788