Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Chester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Vet Oracle telemedicine support

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CVS Vets 24/7 Chester is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon for out-of-hours twilight shifts. You will join a dedicated emergency team in a modern, fully equipped ECC setting, delivering high-quality care for small animals.

The role requires at least 2 years of post-graduate experience, confidence in emergency management, and a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for mentoring and career development are available in ECC.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with at least 2 years post-graduate ECC experience.
• Experience managing emergency presentations, inpatient care, and emergency surgery.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and make clinical decisions in an out-of-hours setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency and critical care cases.
• Communicate effectively with clients and referring practices.
• Take ownership of cases and make clinical decisions in the out-of-hours setting.
• Develop ECC knowledge and clinical expertise.

Skills

Medical & surgical skills

Independent working

Client communication

Clinical decision making

ECC knowledge

Job description

Out of Hours Twilight Veterinary Surgeon | CVS Vets 24/7 – Chester

Location: Chester
Contract: Part Time, Annualised Hours – Average of 22.83 hours per week

Practice Type: 24/7 ECC

Competitive Salary: Up to £72,800 (DOE) (FTE)

Your journey starts here.

An exciting opportunity for an OOH Twilight Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside our friendly and experienced team at CVS Vets 24/7 Chester.

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow - whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. 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 CVS Vets 24/7 Chester

CVS Vets 24/7 Chester is a dedicated small animal emergency and out-of-hours service, providing exceptional care when pets need it most.

Based within Chestergates Veterinary Specialists, an RCVS-approved referral hospital, you'll work in a modern, fully equipped environment with access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. This unique setting offers exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload, combining the pace and variety of ECC work with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Our service provides 24-hour care for patients from our first opinion member practices, including the management of hospitalised veterinary inpatients. You'll have the opportunity to develop your emergency and critical care expertise while working alongside highly skilled colleagues and benefiting from access to on-call referral clinicians for additional support when required.

At Chester, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our friendly, supportive culture where clinical excellence is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and every team member is empowered to make decisions that deliver the very best outcomes for patients and their owners.

We are also recruiting for an ECC specialist to work Monday and Tuesdays and so by working with us you'll have access to excellent opportunities for clinical development and mentoring in ECC.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join our dedicated emergency team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident small animal vet with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge and variety that ECC brings. You'll be comfortable managing emergency presentations, inpatient care, medical workups and emergency surgical cases, whilst delivering a calm, reassuring experience for clients during some of their most difficult moments.

You will:

• Have strong medical and surgical skills, with confidence managing emergency and critical care cases.
• Enjoy working independently while knowing when to seek support and collaborate with colleagues.
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and client service.
• Communicate effectively with clients, referring practices and the wider veterinary team.
• Take ownership of cases and be confident making clinical decisions in an out-of-hours setting.
• Be motivated to continue developing your ECC knowledge and clinical expertise.

The Rota

• 3 on, 7 off / 4 on, 7 off or option of 7 on 14 off.
• Twilight shifts: 2:00pm-12am Monday – Friday shifts. 2:00pm-1am Saturday and Sunday shifts.
• Average of 22.83 hours per week

Benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

• A competitive salary of up to £72,800 DOE (FTE)
• 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
• 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications
• Plus free on-site parking

Location

Situated outside of Chester city centre, our practice is perfectly positioned for those who love to explore. With the Lake District, Liverpool, North Wales, Wirral and two nearby airports all within easy reach, you'll have the best of both worlds – a vibrant professional environment and stunning surroundings to unwind in.

Join us at CVS

At CVS, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.