Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package provided

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team at Charter Veterinary Hospital in Barnstaple. This permanent full-time position requires strong clinical skills and a passion for providing top-tier animal care.

The role involves mentoring colleagues and ensuring exceptional client experiences, with generous benefits including RCVS & VDS fee coverage, a substantial CPD allowance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Committed to providing outstanding care to animals.
• Confident in leading surgical and medical cases.
• Keen on developing further clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Support and inspire colleagues.
• Create positive client experiences.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mentoring

Client care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon. Onsite. Location: Charter Veterinary Hospital, Charter Court, Roundswell Business Park, Roundswell, Barnstaple EX31 3FG.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 40 hours

Practice Type: First Opinion

About you

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our 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 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 the lead 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.
• 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 bring 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.

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:

• 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