OOH VETERINARY SURGEON

CVS Group; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Postgraduate qualifications funding

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Health cash plan

Job summary

CVS Newnham Court Vets in Maidstone is seeking an OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal team. This part-time, out-of-hours role (up to 24 hours per week) features Twilight shifts 2PM–12AM on a 1:3 rota, with opportunities to lead on surgical and medical cases.

We offer market-leading learning, on‑the‑job training and strong team support, with extensive CPD funding, VDS/RCVS fees covered, and a comprehensive staff benefits package to help you grow as a clinician.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4+ years' experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in routine and emergency surgery.
• Passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Mentor and support colleagues across the team.
• Deliver outstanding care and client service to animals and owners.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team leadership

Client care

Mentoring

Autonomy

Job description

OOH Veterinary Surgeon (Out of hours)
Onsite
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Contract:Part Time up to 24 hours per week.

TWILIGHT VET 7 DAYS 2PM-12AM 1:3 ROTA

Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary |up to £90,000 per annum (DOE) (FTE)

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

Life atNewnham Court Vets.

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 are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

About you:

We're looking for a OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Ideally with 3-4+ 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,(3-4 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 an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 3-4+ 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.