Senior Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Gosport; Presencial; GBP 58.500 - 71.500; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Fully funded certificates

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Descripción de la vacante

A leading veterinary practice in Gosport seeks a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to deliver excellent patient care and support team development. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment where clinical decision-making is encouraged. Responsibilities include leading medical cases and mentoring new graduates. The role includes a generous benefits package and a supportive workplace culture aimed at personal and professional growth.

Formación

• Experience as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to take lead on medical and surgical cases.
• Comfortable mentoring and guiding new graduates.

Responsabilidades

• Provide the best possible care for patients and their owners.
• Support the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead clinical decisions and enhance practice standards.

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Mentoring

Client focus

Team collaboration

Educación

RCVS registration

Descripción del empleo

Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (Part‑time considered)
Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. 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 Alver Vets

Alver Vets is a busy, high‑caseload small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our team includes:

• 5 Veterinary Surgeons
  • 1 certificate holder in feline medicine
  • 1 vet undertaking a certificate in imaging
• 15 highly skilled nurses
• 8 experienced receptionists

We are a teaching practice, so if you're interested in developing others, you will thrive here. Our nursing team is high‑performing, proactive and always keen to get stuck in.
We also have a high dental caseload, with an active waiting list — making this a great environment for someone who enjoys or wants to develop further in dentistry.
Located in Gosport, we're part of a welcoming community surrounded by coastline, with convenient links to Portsmouth, Fareham and the wider Hampshire area.

About You

We're looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our Gosport 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 to provide the best possible care, always focused on supporting patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, able to take the lead on medical and surgical cases.
• A natural mentor, able to support new graduates and help guide the team.
• Comfortable stepping up and taking charge when needed, even without formal line management experience.
• A strong team player, thriving within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Client‑focused, someone who creates a positive and reassuring experience for pet owners.

Rota & Flexibility

• Ideally full‑time, but part‑time is considered
• 1:4 Saturdays (8:30 am–4:30 pm)
• We offer flexibility to help balance work with hobbies, family life or other commitments.

The Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access and 450+ courses
• Fully funded certificates (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Access to VetOracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads
• 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. With wellbeing support, experienced leadership, and dedicated operational teams, we free our clinicians to focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding care.
If you're ready for a Senior Vet role where you can lead, teach, grow and shape a thriving practice, we'd love to hear from you.