Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Salary up to £55,000 DOE

CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Vet Oracle access

Health cash plan

Wellbeing champions

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

St Davids Veterinary Hospital in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly team. The role is a 40-hour week across four days, with 1:3 Saturdays (8:30am-6:30pm). Our CVS Vets 24/7 service covers nights and Sundays, with potential branch cover in Exminster.

You will work at the Exeter hospital among a skilled team with ongoing CPD and career development opportunities, including specialist pathways and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to animals.
• Confident in clinical skills and able to handle diverse cases.
• Keen to develop and grow in leadership or specialist areas.
• Natural mentor and team player, supporting colleagues and promoting progression.
• Strong client care to build trust and long-lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week across 4 days.
• 1:3 Saturdays (8:30am-6:30pm) required.
• Based at the Exeter hospital, with possible branch cover in Exminster.

Skills

Clinical skills

Case management

Leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Team player

Job description

St Davids Veterinary Hospital are seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun and friendly team in Exeter, Devon!

Are you a passionate and dedicated small animal vet seeking a rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We are a thriving veterinary practice based in the heart of Exeter, and we are currently searching for a talented individual to join our close-knit team.

Established in 1941, we are a fully equipped small animal hospital in Exeter. Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment - along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

We have been providing an efficient, approachable and reasonably priced orthopaedic referral service, including surgery for cruciate ligament rupture and total hip replacements for over 25 years. We also take referrals in laparoscopic procedures and other soft tissue procedures to our clients and other practices.

We have a highly skilled and supportive team of vets and nurses, with certificate holders in medicine, feline medicine and emergency and critical care, complemented by a strong and experienced reception and administrative team. We are passionate about supporting career progression and are proud to have helped several members of our current team develop their skills, achieve certificates and progress in their chosen areas of interest.

This position involves working 40 hours per week across 4 days. 1:3 Saturdays (8:30am-6:30pm) will be required. Our in-house CVS Vets 24/7 (EVES) covers nights and Sundays. You will be based at the hospital in Exeter, however some branch cover may be required in Exminster.

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 £55,000 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.