Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

CPD allowance

Visa fees covered

Health plan

Staff discounts

Wellbeing program

Family leave

Job summary

FirstVets Veterinary Centre in Aldridge, West Midlands, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team. You’ll enjoy clinical freedom, a varied caseload and the resources of a well-equipped practice.

This permanent role is 40 hours across four days with no out-of-hours, and a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota with time off in lieu. You’ll have access to a generous CPD allowance and career development within a collaborative environment.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon | FirstVets Veterinary Centre - Aldridge, West Midlands

Salary up to £65,000 DOE | 40 hours across 4 days | No OOHs

Looking for a role where you can enjoy clinical freedom, a varied caseload and the support of an experienced team? FirstVets Aldridge could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

• Enjoy a varied caseload with clinical freedom - manage your own cases while working in a practice that keeps a good range of work in-house, helping you develop your skills and confidence.
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team - work alongside two experienced Veterinary Surgeons and a long-standing support team who are always happy to share knowledge, discuss cases, and support your development.
• Excellent work-life balance - work a 4-day week with no out-of-hours commitment, plus time off in lieu for 1 in 3 Saturdays, giving you more time to enjoy life outside of work.
• Invest in your future - benefit from a generous CPD allowance, access to over 450 courses, funded certificates, mentoring, and specialist clinical support to help you achieve your career goals.
• Work with great facilities and equipment - including dental X-ray, ultrasound, digital radiography and an in-house laboratory, giving you the tools to provide the highest standard of care.

At CVS, we put our people first because we know supported colleagues provide the very best patient care. With excellent career development opportunities, experienced colleagues on hand, and a culture of collaboration and improvement, you'll have everything you need to thrive.

Supporting our people isn't just something we do, it's in our nature.

Life at FirstVets Veterinary Centre – Aldridge

Based in the heart of Aldridge, FirstVets Veterinary Centre is a well-established small animal practice that has been serving the local community since 1999. The practice has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality patient care, supported by a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about delivering the very best outcomes for their patients and clients.

You'll enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, giving you the opportunity to develop your interests, work cases up thoroughly and make full use of your clinical skills.

Our facilities include Dental X-Ray, in-house laboratory, ultrasound with doppler and cardiac probe, and digital X-ray, giving you everything you need to deliver outstanding clinical care.

Conveniently located in Aldridge, West Midlands, the practice benefits from excellent road links and on-site parking, making it easily commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Cannock, Brownhills, Great Barr and surrounding areas.

Working alongside two experienced Veterinary Surgeons and a highly experienced support team, you'll have the autonomy to manage your own cases while benefiting from a collaborative environment where ideas, knowledge and clinical expertise are readily shared. The team's longevity has created a supportive and welcoming culture that makes FirstVets a great place to develop your career.

The Rota:

This is a permanent position working 40 hours across 4 days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota and time off in lieu. There are no out-of-hours requirements, helping you enjoy an excellent work-life balance.

About You:

We're looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You’ll be comfortable managing a varied caseload, working up cases independently, and delivering outstanding care to patients and clients.

A team player with a positive approach, you’ll enjoy collaborating with colleagues, sharing best practice, and contributing to a supportive clinical environment.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about providing excellent veterinary care and committed to continued professional development.

The benefits:

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• A competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 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)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• 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 supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.