Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK in Chester is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our team across three practices. This role offers a chance to provide excellent care while being supported by a friendly team of colleagues.

We emphasize professional development and provide resources and tools to help you excel. Enjoy a workplace that values inclusivity, wellbeing, and personal growth. Competitive benefits include CPD allowances and 33 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Confident in clinical skills to manage surgical and medical cases.
• Keen to develop further experience and skills.
• Comfortable handling varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to animals.
• Support team members and mentor junior colleagues.
• Manage surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Client care

Team player

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

23585

Veterinary Surgeon, Rees, All Creatures and Kirkby Vets. Warrington.

We have an opportunity for a Small Animal Vet to join us across our three practices Rees, All Creatures and Kirkby Vets.

Rota: 40 hours a week. Flexible on either 4 or 5 days. If you are seeking a part time role please get in touch.

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 Rees, Kirkby and All Creatures

Our friendly and long‑established team is spread across three well‑equipped sites in the Warrington and Liverpool area, creating a supportive and collaborative working environment. We currently have a team of 10 vets and 11 nurses, all working together to provide a high standard of care across our practices. Each site benefits from separate cat and dog wards, ensuring a calm and comfortable experience for our patients.

Our clinical team is highly experienced, led by a Head Vet who holds a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice with a strong focus on surgery. This enables us to offer a wide range of advanced procedures in‑house, supported by excellent facilities and equipment. These include laparoscopy equipment, a flexible endoscope, dental radiography, access to an orthopaedic kit fracture repair kit, and a variety of additional surgical tools designed to make day‑to‑day practice both efficient and enjoyable.

We are committed to supporting professional development and actively encourage further study. Funding is available for qualifications such as the RCVS CertAVP, and there are many established career progression pathways within the wider CVS group for those looking to advance their careers.

Our practices are ideally situated with excellent transport links, providing easy access to the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester. Both cities offer a rich mix of culture, entertainment, dining, and nightlife, making this a fantastic location to live and work.

About You

• 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 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. 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

• 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).
• 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.

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team.

To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

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.

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