Part-time Small Animal Vet - Bridgend, Bridgend

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Bridgend

Join an independent, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital and emergency service clinic in Bridgend, South Wales. This part-time permanent role offers the chance to lead inpatient care, oversee outpatient diagnostic imaging and work within a supportive team where clinical judgement and patient care are prioritised.

Key Details

- Location: Bridgend, South Wales.

- Position: Permanent Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon.

- Hours: 3 or 4 fixed days per week.

- OOH: No out-of-hours.

- Salary: £50,000–£60,000 FTE, reflective of skills and experience

- Practice: Independent, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice and emergency service clinic.

- Experience Required: At least 4 years’ UK clinical experience.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who wants clinical leadership within an independent setting. You will work with a varied caseload, retain procedures in-house, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.

About the Role

You will assess new admissions, create and review treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care for hospitalised patients. The role also includes overseeing outpatient diagnostic imaging and communicating clearly with colleagues and owners.

It would suit a confident clinician who enjoys making decisions, supporting clinical standards and coaching others. Graduate vets will also benefit from your guidance, and Vet GDP Adviser experience is desirable.

The role is part-time on fixed days with no out-of-hours, and it offers the opportunity to work alongside a team that values collaboration and patient-focused care.

About the Practice

This independent Small Animal Practice is an RCVS-accredited hospital and emergency service clinic. It operates with its own out-of-hours team on site, helping to provide continuity of care for patients.

The practice is an EMS, VetGDP and VN training practice with an active quality-improvement approach. Vet owners work alongside the team, and procedures are retained in-house, supporting a varied and clinically engaging caseload.

Working in Bridgend, Bridgend

Bridgend is well placed for veterinary professionals looking to work in South Wales, with access to both local amenities and wider transport links across the region. It sits between Cardiff and Swansea, which can support commuting from surrounding areas as well as local living. The location should appeal to candidates seeking a South Wales base with a balance of town access and easy routes to larger centres.

Benefits

- £1,500 CPD allowance and 5 CPD days FTE. £2,000 and 7 days for APs.

- RCVS, VDS and membership fees covered.

- 5 weeks’ holiday.

- 50% staff discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You will manage hospitalised patients and oversee outpatient diagnostic imaging. The practice also retains procedures in-house, which supports a varied caseload.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No. The role has no out-of-hours requirement.

What experience is required?

At least 4 years’ UK clinical experience is required. Experience managing inpatients and ECC cases is important, and Vet GDP Adviser experience is desirable.

What support will be available?

You will work within an independent team that includes an on-site out-of-hours service, VetGDP and VN training practice support, and an active quality-improvement culture.

Is this role part-time?

Yes. The position is part-time with 3 or 4 fixed days per week.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a part-time hospital role with clinical responsibility, continuity of care and a supportive independent environment, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35789