Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday (buy/sell)

CVS Pension Scheme

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Health cash plan

Job summary

CVS Group’s The Harrogate Vet in Harrogate is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role at 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 4 out-of-hours on-call rota. Salary up to £75,000 (inclusive of OOH uplift) depending on experience.

The position offers support, learning opportunities and a collaborative team environment. We welcome part-time and flexible hours as long as the out-of-hours rota is covered.

Qualifications

• Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Confident in your clinical skills.
• A natural team player.
• Naturally focused on client care.
• Comfortable handling a varied caseload.

Skills

Small animal vet

Clinical skills

Team player

Client care focus

Diagnostic investigations

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
The Harrogate Vet
Harrogate | Permanent contract | Full-time, 40 hours
Salary: up to £75,000 (inclusive of OOH uplift) depending on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at The Harrogate Vet. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days, with a share in our 1 in 4 out-of-hours on-call rota. We can also consider part-time, flexible, and schools hours applications on the basis that the out of hours on-call is still covered.

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 The Harrogate Vet

Located on either side of Harrogate, the practices are easily accessible from Leeds, York and surrounding areas, with the stunning Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by for those who enjoy the outdoors. Leeds Road provides a welcoming community-practice feel, while Ripon Way operates a 24/7 hospital and takes referrals for advanced imaging.

Our facilities include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, endoscopy, CT scanning, in-house lab equipment, a cat-only consulting room, and separate cat and dog wards. We also have a well-established team with certificate holders in surgery, medicine and imaging, giving you the support and facilities you need to deliver outstanding care.

With ISFM Gold Cat Friendly accreditation, Zero Pain Practice status and a strong fear-free ethos, the practice is committed to providing personalised care alongside a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.

About you

• Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals. You're committed to delivering outstanding care to our patients and supporting their owners, day and night.
• Confident in your clinical skills. You'll be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• A natural team player. You'll enjoy working closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting the wider team to provide the best possible care.
• Naturally focused on client care. You know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• Comfortable handling a varied caseload. As a vet, you'll offer guidance to the wider team and contribute 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 the option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, the 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 and 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.