OOH Sunday vet

CVS Group plc.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets Winchester is seeking an OOH Veterinary Surgeon for part-time Sunday shifts at our Mildmay site in Winchester. The role is onsite with flexible weekend hours and a competitive pro-rated salary up to £90,000 (annualised hours).

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years' experience, strong clinical autonomy, and the ability to lead on surgical and medical cases while maintaining excellent client care. Expect CPD support, training, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• This position suits a small animal vet with 2–3+ years' experience and strong medical knowledge.
• Experience in routine and emergency surgery is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Develop and manage caseloads, including routine and emergency procedures.
• Mentor and support other clinicians to help them thrive.
• Deliver excellent client service and build trusting relationships.
• Communicate clearly to support patient care and team collaboration.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Surgical leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Communication skills

Job description

OOH Veterinary Surgeon
Onsite
Location: Winchester
Contract:Part Time (Sunday) (Negotiable how many Sunday shifts per month)

8am – 7pm or 10am – 9pm (Negotiable)

Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary |up to £90,0000 (Annualised hours) (pro rata)

Your journey starts here.

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. 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

CVS Vets 24/7 Winchester (Mildmay)

Mildmay Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital in Winchester, established in the early 1980s as a small-animal hospital. It is part of CVS Group and provides routine veterinary care alongside on-site out-of-hours support through MiNightVet Winchester, with dedicated overnight staff. The hospital also offers cardiology referrals and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery referrals, alongside general consultations and surgery.

We are asmall animal specialist site with a passionate team ofvets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We are a modern purpose-built practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborativeenvironment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

About you:

We're looking for a Part Time OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Idealy with 2-3+ years' experience.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted 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'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto 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,(2-3 years' experience) you'llbring 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.At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

This position would suit a small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

• 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

• 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

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