Head Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Tremain Veterinary Centre, part of CVS Veterinary Group, is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead a small animal team in Witney. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, 30 hours per week, onsite at Tremain Vet Centre, with a focus on clinical leadership and advanced caseload management.

You'll mentor colleagues, lead surgical and medical cases, and drive high standards of care across preventative medicine, diagnostics and treatment.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership in a veterinary context.
• Confident in carrying out surgical and medical cases and diagnostics.
• Keen to develop and lead on different case types.
• Natural mentor and team player with coaching ability.
• Strong client care mindset and ability to build trust with owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical and medical cases with clinical autonomy.
• Mentor and support team members to thrive and develop skills.
• Drive high standards of care across preventative healthcare, diagnostics and treatment.
• Contribute to shaping clinical standards and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Small animal surgery

Diagnostic investigations

Mentoring

Client care

Job description

Head Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite: Tremain Veterinary Centre

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 30 hours a week

Salary: dependent on experience

Your journey starts here...

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter - it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow-whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at Tremain Veterinary Centre

Tremain Vet Centre is a long-established small animal practice that has been caring for pets in the local community since the early 1970s. Conveniently located in the heart of Witney, the practice combines modern facilities and diagnostic equipment with a friendly, personal approach, providing high-quality veterinary care tailored to the needs of every patient and client. The team is committed to delivering excellent clinical standards across preventative healthcare, routine procedures, consultations, surgery, and ongoing treatment.

As part of the CVS family, Tremain Veterinary Centre offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and support colleagues. The practice provides a broad range of services, including diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, nurse consultations, preventative healthcare, and emergency support arrangements, ensuring a varied and rewarding caseload. With a strong focus on patient care, teamwork, and professional development, Tremain is an excellent opportunity for veterinary professionals looking to make a real difference within a welcoming community practice.

Witney offers the charm of a vibrant market town, surrounded by picturesque Oxfordshire countryside while benefiting from easy access to Oxford, Cheltenham, Reading, and London.

About you

We're looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.