Head Veterinary Surgeon - Mat Cover

CVS Veterinary Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon for Wythall Veterinary Centre in Birmingham. This FTC maternity cover is full-time (or part-time considered) with no out-of-hours requirements.

You will lead a supportive, experienced team of vets and nurses, coaching colleagues while delivering high standards of patient care. We offer market-leading CPD, strong admin support, and opportunities to shape clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Veterinary surgeon with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor a veterinary team.
• Strong clinical skills with autonomy over surgical and medical caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the clinical team to deliver high standards of care.
• Oversee surgical and medical cases and coordinate complex treatment plans.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior clinicians and nursing staff.
• Contribute to practice development and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Team development

Job description

Job title: Head Veterinary Surgeon

Are you looking for a role where you feel valued, can develop your clinical skills, and involves no out of hours?

Practice: Wythall Veterinary Centre

Location: Wythall, Birmingham

Contract: FTC Mat Cover | Full-time or Part time

Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: dependent on experience

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.

About us:

You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team made up of receptionists, VCAs, SVNs and RVNs, alongside three experienced Vets, two of whom hold certificates in Surgery and Medicine.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent clinical care while supporting our team with dedicated admin time throughout the day for writing notes, updating records and client communications.

Consultations are structured to allow quality time with patients and owners, with 15-minute vaccination appointments, 20-minute consultations as standard, and longer appointment slots available for more complex cases, giving you the time and flexibility to work cases to a high standard.

• Reception staff are all fabulous, always polite, friendly and very helpful
• Excellent service very caring as cat was upset and vet took her into another room to clean her up.
• I like that you can request the vet for continuity of care.
• All staff are friendly, polite and very professional, always make you feel at ease and sympathetic to our needs.
• I have always been highly satisfied with the services provided & frequently recommended you to others. Thank you for your continued excellent practice

Life at Wythall Veterinary Centre (previously YourVets Wythall)

Wythall Veterinary Centre are a well-established small animal practice, offering a fantastic work-life balance with no-out-of hours and minimal bank holiday commitments, located in a pleasant semi-rural area just off Junction 3 of the M42, providing easy driving access to Birmingham, Solihull, and surrounding countryside. The role would mainly consist of one operating shift and 3 consulting shifts with the exception of any emergencies.

Our facilities include a digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab machines, and access to a CT Scanner at Solihull Veterinary Hospital, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We are committed to ensuring a friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. We are very development-focused and can support with any CPD interests.

Beyond our day-to-day practice work, we’re incredibly proud of our close relationship with Cats Protection. Each week, our team carries out examinations and patient assessments at their centre, with cats then visiting Wythall Veterinary Centre for surgical procedures and treatment. This long-standing partnership is a rewarding part of what we do, allowing us to support the welfare of cats awaiting their forever homes while making a positive impact within our local community. If you’d like to take a closer look at what we get up to, please do look at our Facebook page - Wythall Veterinary Centre.

About you:

This is an FTC Maternity cover role, working 40 hours across, however we would be happy to discuss part-time options. We are seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive team.

You’ll be passionate about coaching, empowering your team, and consistently driving high standards of patient and client care. Your leadership will be key to our continued development as a centre of excellence.

You will be an experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical capability and a natural mentor who enjoys developing and supporting colleagues. Proactive and solutions-focused, you will bring resilience and a positive outlook while collaborating effectively as a team player who adds professionalism and energy. As a forward-thinking leader, you will be eager to help shape the future of the practice.

In addition to this, 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 lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• 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 Head Veterinary Surgeon, 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.