Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Telemedicine support

Job summary

Melbourne Veterinary Centre in Cannock is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Cannock team. You will work within a supportive, improvement-focused culture, taking a lead on surgical and medical cases while delivering high-quality patient care.

We're looking for an experienced vet with clinical autonomy who can mentor colleagues, handle a varied caseload, and contribute to shaping clinical standards. CPD support and a collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong clinical autonomy and ability to lead on cases.
• Confident in clinical skills and ability to supervise diagnostics and investigations.
• Keen to develop further and gain confidence in diverse case types.
• Natural mentor and team player who supports colleagues to thrive.
• Client care comes naturally, building trust with patients and owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases with autonomy.
• Provide guidance and support to the clinical team.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining high clinical standards.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Surgical leadership

Diagnostic investigations

Mentor & team player

Client care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon Melbourne Veterinary Centre

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal
Competitive Salary: up to £65,000 Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team 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 Melbourne Veterinary Centre

Melbourne Veterinary Centre is spacious and well-established practice in Cannock, ideally located within easy access to the M6, local train station, and a range of nearby amenities. Situated close to Cannock Chase, nature reserves, and local beauty spots, the practice offers a fantastic balance between accessibility and a peaceful working environment., with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

The practice benefits from a diverse client base and are committed to high standards of care, allowing cases to be worked up thoroughly and managed to an excellent clinical standard. With modern facilities and advanced surgical capabilities, including orthopaedic procedures and laparoscopic surgery, Melbourne is passionate about delivering a great service while continuing to develop. CPD and further study are actively encouraged and funded, with access to a great range of in-house learning opportunities.

About you:

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Cannock 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.