Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Brixham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Salary up to £67,000 DOE

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS is seeking an experienced Small Animal Vet to join our Devon team on a 40-hour-per-week permanent contract with a share in weekend rota. The role suits a GP Veterinary Surgeon who can adapt to varied client needs and manage expectations with empathy.

We support pursuing certificates and expect comfort with some sole charge across Dart Vale practices. You will work across Brixham, Paignton and Totnes with access to modern facilities and a collaborative team of vets, nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

• Confident in clinical skills and able to handle varied caseloads with diagnostic investigations.
• Keen to develop further clinical skills and potentially leadership pathways.
• Natural mentor who supports and inspires colleagues and helps them grow.

Responsibilities

• Take on varied cases and lead on diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Support and mentor team members and contribute to clinical standards.
• Adapt to different practice settings across Brixham, Paignton and Totnes.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team player

Mentoring

Client care

Job description

Are you an experienced Vet looking for a role in Devon?

We are looking for a Small Animal Vet to join us here at Dart Vale Veterinary Group on a 40 hour per week permanent contract with a share in weekend rota. The role will suit a GP Veterinary Surgeon who can adapt to varying client needs and manage expectations with an empathetic approach. We will gladly support those wanting to pursue a certificate. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with some sole charge.

You will be working across our practices in Brixham, Paignton and Totnes. Located in the picturesque South Devon area of outstanding beauty, you will work alongside a friendly and dedicated team of vets, nurses, PCA's and support staff. You will have access to modern facilities and an extensive range of specialist equipment.

Life at CVS

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.

About You

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 on 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. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• 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 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 (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Salary up to £67,000 DOE
• 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)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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.