OOH Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

CVS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking an experienced OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join CVS 24/7 - Doncaster, Beechwood Hospital. Working 1 in 3 weeks, Mon-Thu 7pm-8am, with 2 weekend days every 6 weeks and 2 Bank Holidays a year, you’ll deliver high-quality urgent care. The modern hospital supports learning and collaboration with RVNs and specialists.

Join a team devoted to high standards of care, client service, and mentoring opportunities, with extensive benefits and ongoing professional development within CVS.

Qualifications

• Out-of-hours veterinary experience preferred.
• Good communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal veterinary care during out-of-hours shifts.
• Manage a varied caseload including routine and emergency cases.
• Collaborate with the CVS 24/7 Doncaster team to maintain clinical standards.

Job description

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OOH Veterinary Surgeon, CVS 24/7 - Doncaster, Beechwood Hospital, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

We have an opportunity for an OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join us at CVS 24/7 - Doncaster.

Rota: Average 19.05 hours a week on an annualised contract. This role will be for working 1 in 3 weeks Mon - Thursday 7pm - 8am. This will also include working 2 weekend days every 6 weeks & 2 Bank Holidays a year. Weekend days are Sat 12pm - 7pm and Sun 8am - 7pm and Bank Holidays are 8am – 7pm.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 CVS 24/7 - Doncaster

Our CVS 24/7 team of 6 long-established members provide the out of hours service for several local first opinion member practices in the area. Working from a modern hospital, with top-of-the-range equipment, including CT scanner and colour doppler ultrasound, you'll be well prepared to provide a high standard of care, whilst getting to work alongside an experienced RVN.

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet who has surgical experience in routine and emergency procedures and possesses good communication skills. You will have a team player mentality and a passion to deliver excellent care and client service. We pride ourselves on high standards of care and are looking for Vets who are passionate about working to these same values.

About You

• 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 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. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• 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 be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The Benefits

• 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)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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. The role is based in Doncaster commutable from Bentley, Kirk Sandall, Barnby Dun, Armthorpe, Cantley, Bessacarr, Rossington, Auckley, Finningley, Bawtry, Blaxton, Branton, Askern, Campsall, Carcroft, Adwick le Street, Skellow, Burghwallis, Norton, Fishlake, Stainforth, Thorne, Conisbrough, Mexborough, Denaby Main, Edlington, Warmsworth, Sprotbrough, Wadworth, Tickhill, Braithwell, Stainton, Marr, Harlington, Hickleton, Barnburgh, Goldthorpe, Bolton upon Dearne, Adwick upon Dearne, Hatfield, Dunscroft, Dunsville, Kirk Bramwith, Loversall, and Wheatley.