ECC Small Animal Vet - Day & Twilight Shifts - £70K

  • Recruit4vets
  • Cardiff, South Glamorgan
  • Jul 29, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Experienced ECC Small Animal Vet - Cardiff, Wales - 4 on / 4 off rota

The client seeks an exceptional Veterinary Surgeon to join their Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team at a premier veterinary hospital. This role focuses on providing comprehensive 24/7 ECC services to local practices, ensuring high-quality care.

The Role

  • Based within a hospital practice, you would have access to a varied and interesting caseload with the support of their team of ECC and first opinion vets.
  • They provide out-of-hours provision for around 40 local practices, covering beyond the Cardiff area, meaning that they see a very wide and varied caseload of both medical and surgical cases.
  • Great work life balance, ECC position with a rolling rota: - 4 days on, 4 days off (comprising 4 day shifts, 4 days off, 4 twilight shifts, 4 days off, etc.)
  • Average 35.1 hours per week.
  • No sole charge responsibilities.
  • Supported by a robust team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), Animal Care Assistants (ACAs), and reception staff.
  • Permanent night vets cover long night shifts; no on-call duties.
  • Opportunities for certificate study and clinical development.

What's on offer for you:

  • Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience.
  • Fully stocked benefits package that covers what you'd expect, plus enhanced maternity and paternity cover, paid volunteering day, and discounts/rewards hub.

More About the Practice

The practice is a multi-disciplinary site promoting collaboration between first opinion and ECC teams. It invests in its team and facilities, offering:

  • 24/7 inpatient care.
  • Advanced diagnostic equipment, including a CT scanner and ultrasonography.
  • Endosurgery facilities.
  • Dedicated orthopaedic, soft tissue, and exotic theatres.
  • In-house hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services.

Local Area

Situated in a diverse region, Cardiff offers vibrant city life, coastal towns, and mountainous landscapes. The area provides extensive sports facilities, renowned mountain bike trails, and picturesque walks.

Job Reference No: JN-9