Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Llanllugan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package and visa fees where

Vet Oracle/telemedicine support

Wellbeing and staff discounts

Job summary

CVS Group invites applications for a Veterinary Surgeon at Camlas Veterinary Centre in Welshpool. The role is part-time (11 hours/week) with Mondays only, on-site, in a First Opinion, small-animal practice. Accommodation is available, and there is a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota.

The package offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 FTE depending on experience, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth within CVS Group.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with clinical autonomy
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills for small animals
• Keen to develop and mentor colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animals in a First Opinion setting
• Lead medical cases and perform diagnostics and procedures as needed
• Collaborate with team and support staff to maintain standards

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

• On Site
• Camlas Petcare Vets, Waterloo Place, Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, United Kingdom, SY21 7HE
• First Opinion
• Permanent
• Camlas Petcare Vets
• Up to £55,000 (FTE) depending on experience

Veterinary Surgeon
Camlas Veterinary Centre
Location: Welshpool
Contract: Part-time | 11 hours a week (Mondays Only) | No OOH
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience

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 Camlas Veterinary Centre

Camlas Veterinary Centre offers the opportunity to be a part of a genuinely supportive and well-established practice in the heart of Mid Wales. With a long-standing team and strong culture of collaboration, the practice has built an environment where colleagues work closely together, support one another, and enjoy excellent working relationships. Many team members have been with the practice for years, reflecting the welcoming atmosphere, stability, and commitment to staff wellbeing, with regular social activities helping to maintain a close-knit team spirit.

Our facilities include access to laparoscopic surgery equipment, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, in-house lab, and ultrasound providing you with everything you need to deliver outstanding clinical care. Clinical development is encouraged, with experienced certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology within the team, offering opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The role

The role is a permanent position working 11 hours on a Monday, with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. There are no out of hours. Accommodation is available if needed.

This role is within suitable commuting distance from Newtown, Oswestry, Llanfair Caereinion, Barmouth, Aberystwyth, and surrounding locations.

About you

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Welshpool team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, 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 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

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:

• 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, 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.