Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Vet mentoring support

Health cash plan

Wellbeing programme

Pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Consulting Only Veterinary Surgeon at Severn Edge Vets in Cleobury Mortimer. This full-time role is 39 hours across 4 days with one in four Saturdays and no out-of-hours duties. The practice offers strong support, progression, and a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative network.

You will lead medical cases, perform diagnostics, mentor colleagues, and enhance patient care while engaging with clients to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated veterinary excellence with a passion for animal welfare.
• Confident in leading complex cases and diagnostics.
• Willingness to mentor and support colleagues across the team.
• Excellent client communication and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical cases and diagnostic investigations with clinical autonomy.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior vets and nurses.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain high clinical standards and patient care.

Skills

Veterinary clinical skills

Clinical autonomy

Mentoring others

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

CT imaging support

Job description

Consulting Only Veterinary Surgeon

Severn Edge Cleobury
Location: Cleobury Mortimer
Contract: Permanent – 39 hours across 4 days with 1 in 4 Saturdays – No OOHs
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: up to £50,000 FTE depending on experience

Do your best days at work involve consulting, client conversations, and solving cases?

Severn Edge Vets are looking for a full-time, Consulting Only Vet! 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‑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 Severn Edge Vets

Severn Edge Vets is a well‑established small animal network across Shropshire, and our Cleobury branch is part of a thriving group of nine sites, offering the best of both worlds: a supportive local team with the structure and opportunities of a much wider network. Our facilities include access to a CT scanner, endoscopy & advanced imaging, in‑house laboratory, ultrasound, and digital X‑ray, giving you everything you need to deliver outstanding clinical care. Set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Cleobury offers a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing community, connection, or career development. We are a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team, passionate about developing our people and celebrating progression at every stage of your journey.

This is a permanent role working 39 hours a week across 4 days with a share in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota. There are no out‑of‑hours requirements.

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 the lead on 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.
• 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 bring 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.

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)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• 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 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.