Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health shield

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets in Horsham is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for an onsite, full-time role with the option to consider part-time applicants. Hours up to 40 per week with a 1 in 6 weekends on-call rota (through to Monday 8am).

Join Farthings, a two-site small animal practice, with a friendly team and strong support for growth. CVS offers competitive pay up to £60,000, generous CPD, fee support for RCVS/VDS, and a wellbeing-friendly benefits package to help you deliver excellent animal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in small animal practice.
• Ability to lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostics with precision.
• Strong client communication and commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and provide high-quality patient care.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations with precision and contribute to case management.
• Support team and engage with clients to build trust and positive outcomes.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

2+ years experience

Surgical and medical cases

Communication skills

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Onsite
Location: Horsham, Billingshurst, West Sussex.
Contract: Full Time (Part Time applicants considered)

Hours: up to 40 (ideally)

Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends (on call) (Through to Monday 8am)

Competitive Salary |up to £60,000 (Depending on experience) (FTE)

Your journey starts here.

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 atFarthings.

Farthings is a two site small animal practice with a passionate team ofvets, nurses and receptionists. Our site has a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborativeenvironment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

We are keen to recruit a vet Surgeon (minimum 2 years experience) and happy to negotiate the hours /rota pattern to fit with your availability accordingly. We will be happy to negotiate hours.

About you:
We're looking for a veterinary surgeon to join our team.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types

• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

• As a vet,(2+ years' experience) you'llbring 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.
  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:

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

• 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

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.