Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Barry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

CVS Barry & Boverton Veterinary Centre in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, skilled team. The role covers varied day-to-day veterinary duties with an emphasis on confidence in sole charge consulting and decision-making.

Based at our Barry practice with occasional visits to Boverton, you will work alongside four veterinarians, including a dermatologist, and benefit from excellent support, ongoing development, relocation assistance if

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with relevant registration.
• Experience in small animal practice and sole-charge confidence.
• Willingness to mentor others and support team.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload of day-to-day veterinary duties.
• Lead on surgical and medical cases and contribute to decision-making.
• Provide diagnostic investigations and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Surgical skills

Team player

Job description

BAR Barry0050

Title:

Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite:

Barry & Boverton Veterinary Centre

Location:

Barry, Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Contract:

Permanent / 22 hours a week – happy to discuss other part-time options

Salary:

dependent on experience

Your journey starts here…

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 Barry & Boverton Veterinary Centre

We are looking for a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team, based primarily at our purpose-built Barry practice with occasional visits to our branch practice in Boverton. This role offers a varied caseload covering the usual day-to-day veterinary duties, with a strong emphasis on confidence in sole charge consulting and decision-making. You'll be joining a close-knit team of four vets, including a colleague with a dermatology qualification, providing excellent opportunities to discuss cases and develop your clinical interests.

We are proud of our long-standing team culture and are committed to supporting both your professional and personal wellbeing. Whether you're looking to build new skills, pursue further qualifications, or progress your career, we offer ongoing career development and a genuinely supportive environment. Relocation support is available for those moving to the area, and our team includes two dedicated wellbeing champions to ensure colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Our practice is ideally located with on-site parking, excellent transport links and a nearby train station, while Cardiff is just a short journey away. You'll also benefit from being close to beautiful beaches, perfect for enjoying your days off, along with a great selection of local food outlets. As a dog-friendly practice and holder of the Cat Friendly Clinic Silver Award, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for pets, clients and colleagues alike, making this a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where teamwork, quality care and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

About You

We're looking for a part-time 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

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.