Veterinary Surgeon-Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
About the Role
Are you looking for a veterinary practice where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day?
Our independently owned animal clinic in the heart of Cardiff combines modern facilities with a friendly, collaborative team environment. We are seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team and help us provide exceptional care to our patients. Whether you are building confidence in your clinical skills or ready to take the next step in your career, we provide guidance, mentorship, and professional support every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct first-opinion consultations for small animals
- Perform routine and non-routine surgeries
- Manage ongoing medical cases and treatment plans
- Support emergency cases alongside our dedicated out-of-hours (OOH) team
- Collaborate with a supportive, experienced team to deliver high-quality patient care
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical processes and patient outcomes
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science
- Registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
- Confidence in routine small animal medicine and surgery
- Comfortable managing emergency cases or willing to develop skills in this area
- Based in the UK (England or Wales) or open to relocation
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a sense of humour
Visa Sponsorship:
Eligible international candidates may apply under the Skilled Worker visa route (gov.uk Skilled Worker visa). Applicants must also:
- Meet UK immigration requirements (gov.uk visa guidance)
- Demonstrate English language proficiency (gov.uk English language requirements)
- Meet health and professional standards as required by UK law (gov.uk health care worker visa)
- Ensure right-to-work compliance in the UK (gov.uk working in the UK)
- Adhere to veterinary regulatory requirements (gov.uk RCVS registration)
Working Hours
- Full-time, 40 hours per week across a 4-day week
- 1 in 6 weekends
- No night shifts
Supportive out-of-hours care provided by the clinic’s OOH team, ensuring work-life balance
Benefits
- £45,000 – £70,000 annual salary + performance bonus
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- 29 days annual leave plus birthday leave
- 5 days paid CPD leave with £2,000 CPD allowance
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Paid lunch breaks and free on-site parking
- Gym membership and free uniform
- Discounted treatment for staff pets
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Certificate support and professional development actively encouraged
About Us
We are an independent, progressive, and people-focused clinic. We believe that happy, supported clinicians deliver the best patient care, and we foster a culture of development, teamwork, and well-being.
If you are looking for a practice that respects your work-life balance, values your voice, and supports your professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
