Small Animal Vet

CVS Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and progressive practice as a Veterinary Surgeon. This full-time role offers a flexible rota with no night shifts or Sunday duties, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while providing quality care. Enjoy benefits including up to 7 weeks holiday, competitive salary, and full support for continuing education.

Benefits

Up to 7 weeks holiday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Financial perks including pension and sharesave

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to work in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care and build client relationships.
• Conduct veterinary consultations focusing on quality with adequate time for each.
• Support training and development for veterinary students.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Join Our Incredible Team as a Veterinary Surgeon!

Are you an experienced vet with at least 2-3 years' experience looking for a role in a friendly, progressive practice with low staff turnover, a supportive client base, and an established caseload? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

We are a well-equipped, 3-site practice with a talented team of vets, nurses, and client care professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent care. As a VN training practice, we regularly host veterinary students and actively support ongoing training and development. Many of our vets hold or are working towards certificates, enabling us to offer certificate-led referrals in surgery, cardiology, and endoscopy.

Located close to Oxford, London, and the picturesque Cotswolds, our branches offer the perfect mix of convenience and countryside charm.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Rota: Work-life balance is key. Enjoy a 40-hour, 4-day week (full-time), no night work, no inpatient checks, and no Sundays or bank holidays. Saturdays are on a manageable 1:3 rota. We are also open to part-time applicants.
• Certificate Support: We would love to support a certificate, or if you already have a certificate we are keen to support that further and build a caseload in your chosen area with internal or external referrals. We also have several certificate holders already.
• Time to Care: We focus on quality, with 20-minute consults (longer for complex cases) and scheduled admin time. This ensures you can build strong client relationships and deliver excellent clinical care.
• Supportive Environment: Staff wellbeing is a top priority. We have a mental health first aider and wellbeing champion on-site, plus CVS-funded regular social events to foster team spirit. We also enforce a zero-tolerance policy on abuse to keep our workplace safe and welcoming.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £65k DOE (pro rata).
• Generous Leave: Up to 7 weeks holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell scheme). Receive an extra day off per year for each year of service (up to 5 years).
• Enhanced Family Benefits: Industry-leading maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (10 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay).
• Financial Perks: Bonus scheme, pension, sharesave, and staff discounts.
• Professional Fees: RCVS and VDS fees fully covered.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme and access to flexible benefits like subsidised gym membership and the cycle-to-work scheme.

Our Culture

If you're ready to join a practice that prioritises your wellbeing, values your expertise, and supports your career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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