Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Relocation package

Visa support

Health cash plan

Job summary

CVS Vets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Brunswick Place to deliver high‑quality medical and surgical care across cats, dogs and rabbits. You will work within a close-knit team that values patient welfare and client experience, with opportunities to advance your clinical skills.

The role offers mentoring, on-site support, and pathways for postgraduate qualifications, including access to a wide range of CPD and regional clinical networks.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon committed to high-quality care.
• Desire to develop professionally and pursue certificates.
• Willing to collaborate within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for small animals.
• Manage varied caseload with sound clinical judgement.
• Contribute to client communication and care planning.
• Support mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Client communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring/teaching

Education

DVM / Veterinary Degree

Tools

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Brunswick Place

About the role

Brunswick Place is an established small-animal practice offering an excellent environment in which to develop your veterinary career. Our highly experienced Senior Vets have a combined 60 years of service and have built a loyal client base spanning generations. We are now looking for a curious, enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon who is keen to learn and passionate about providing excellent patient and client care.

As part of our close-knit team, you will help us continue to raise clinical standards, contribute ideas that enhance the client experience and support the practice's long-standing role within the local community. You will work with a varied caseload of cats, dogs and rabbits, with the freedom to develop at a pace that suits your experience and ambitions.

We actively encourage professional development, including support for certificates and postgraduate qualifications. You'll also have support available on site, you will have access to mentoring and guidance whenever you need it, not just in the practice but through our 3,000 learning courses and our Regional Clinical Lead and Advanced Clinical Services Network, giving you instant access to Specialist level support on more complex cases.

Life at Brunswick Place

Our practice has served the community from the same site for around 70 years. We have a warm, family-style culture and welcome colleagues who want to contribute beyond their day-to-day clinical work. Whether you are interested in clinical improvement, client initiatives or team projects, you will be encouraged to get involved in the areas that matter to you.

The wider team includes seven nurses—four Registered Veterinary Nurses and three Student Veterinary Nurses—as well as five receptionists. Together, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment focused on high-quality care.

Our team enjoys spending time together through summer and Christmas events, social walks and a book club. We also organise client fundraising activities and take pride in the strong relationships we have built with local families and their pets over many years.

About you

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Is committed to delivering high-quality care for patients and their owners.
• Brings sound clinical judgement and is comfortable managing a varied caseload.
• Is keen to develop further and welcomes opportunities to build confidence or pursue a certificate.
• Works well as part of a team and is happy to share knowledge and support colleagues.
• Communicates clearly and creates a positive, reassuring experience for clients.
• Would like to contribute ideas and help shape clinical quality and the wider client experience.

We welcome applications from vets at different stages of their careers. The level of responsibility and clinical autonomy can be tailored to your experience, and experienced colleagues will have opportunities to mentor others and help develop practice standards.

What we offer

• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• A generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, more than 450 courses and fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert options, with tuition, examination fees and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell days.
• A relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, the Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• A health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet-care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

Join us

Wellbeing support is available through regular line-manager check-ins, a network of Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We also continue to invest in practice facilities through a dedicated improvement fund.

If you are looking for a supportive practice where you can develop your career, build lasting client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to a close-knit team, we would be pleased to hear from you.