CURRENTLY AVAILABLE- VETERINARY SURGEON POSITION! (updated October 2023)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent, exotic veterinary surgeon; to join us in our brand-new purpose-built exotics practice in Cardiff!

About the practice.

Origin Vets Clinic is an Independent practice with exotic only caseload. 

Origin vet’s clinic is located just east of Cardiff City Centre with excellent links to the M4 and with excellent public transport access. 

The clinic itself is purpose built and designed with careful consideration for keeping prey/predator species separate, reducing fear and stress in our patients (and clients). We have a green heart and strive to be mindful of our environmental impact. 

Our small team is made up of dedicated staff, with additional qualifications/advanced practitioner status in exotics, anaesthesia and emergency and critical care. We are a supportive and progressive team and actively encourage career development. 

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, patient-centric clinic, regularly assessing what we do, and adapting to make improvements for animal welfare.

About the role. 

We are looking for a highly motivated veterinary surgeon with prior exotic medicine and surgical experience, to join our team. 

The position will include a mix of consulting and surgery. There will be continuous support from the whole team, with opportunity for automonous clinical freedom. Consultations are a minimal of 30 minutes for first opinion and 60 minutes for referrals. We are a popular EMS placement and so the right candidate will be willing to support our weekly vet students too.

Facilities:

2 x operating theatres

Imaging suite

Laboratory

Separate mammal, reptile and bird wards and isolation facilities

3 x consulting rooms (one being a quiet family room)

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound (also portable for home visits)

Cube 4 K-laser

Ventilator

Multimodal monitoring equipment

Dental equipment

PetsApp Communication system

We use Idexx Animana computer system and have external HR support via Penninsula

About the candidate

• Must be eligible to work in the UK 
• Must be fully qualified MRCVS
• Want a 100% rabbit and exotic caseload
• Hold a full driver’s license
• Be confident and competent at managing an exotic caseload (for new graduates this will be fully supported in your vetgdp)
• A caring enthusiastic, team player with a passion for exotic veterinary care and education
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• CPD compliant
• Previous OOH experience is desirable (but not essential)
• Ability to work with and teach veterinary students

Job specifics:

40 hrs Full time or Part time hours over 4 or 5 days

Shared OOH 

Starting Package : £36,000 to £50,000 DOE

Location: Origin Vets Clinic, Unit 13 River Bridge Business Park, Rhymney River bridge Road, Cardiff, CF239FP

• 31 days holiday (prorata)
• CPD budget £2000 (5 days)
• RCVS Professional Memberships paid
• VDS paid
• Discount for own pets
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

We are a LGBTQ+ inclusive practice.

Applications currently open (update October 2023)

For more information or to apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter via the link below . If you would like any further information on the position before application then please do not hesitate to contact us on 02922362166