Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance & postgraduate quals

Up to 33 days holiday

CVS Pension Scheme

Telemedicine support & regional leads

Wellbeing support & family leave

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking a confident First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join the Worsley-based PetMedics hospital in Manchester. The role offers 31–40 hours per week across 3–4 days with one in four weekends, and close collaboration with a 24-hour ECC team and certificate-led clinicians.

You will admit and manage patients with inpatient support, benefit from ongoing case discussions, and have the chance to gain experience in the on-site CT service with full training.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with current UK registration is required.
• Experience in first-opinion practice and ECC is preferred.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Admit and manage own patients with inpatient support.
• Provide ECC expertise and case discussions with the team.
• Lead on case management and clinical standards within the service.
• Support development of on-site CT service with training provided.
• Contribute to shaping future direction of the first-opinion service.

Skills

ECC experience

First-opinion surgery

Mentoring

Client communication

Tools

CT imaging

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon, Days, PetMedics, Worsley Hospital, Manchester.

Rota: Full or part time. 31 - 40 hours a week. Across 3-4 days depending on what hours you wanted. 1 in 4 Weekends. Please get in touch to discuss rota options.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident first-opinion Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to take the next step in their career. As a newly created role, you will play a key part in the continued growth of a fast-expanding first-opinion service within a busy hospital environment, benefiting from close collaboration with a 24-hour emergency and critical care team and certificate-led referral clinicians.

You will be able to admit and manage your own patients with the support of continuous inpatient care, an experienced ECC team and certificate-led clinicians. Clinical discussions and case advice are actively encouraged, giving you a supportive environment in which to develop your skills and provide the highest standard of patient care.

The role also offers the opportunity to gain experience in our on-site CT service, with full training provided. You will play an important part in shaping and growing the first-opinion service, with support available to pursue further qualifications and individual clinical interests. An interest or additional qualification in behaviour would be particularly welcomed. We also have a growing exotics caseload if this is an area you want to work in (optional).

Working within a busy hospital environment, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance your ECC skills and experience, benefiting from exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload. Weekend shifts are supported by a team of 5-day vets, alongside a large and dedicated twilight and night team who provide seamless 24-hour patient care. As this service continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to help shape its future direction, playing an active role in its development with the support of an experienced management team, Head Vets, nurses and administrative colleagues. We actively encourage professional development, with certificate study fully supported, and OV certification would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

Life at PetMedics

PetMedics is a thriving, multi-site veterinary group made up of a state-of-the-art 24-hour hospital, a fully refurbished first-opinion practice, and a dedicated consulting branch. The team consists of 37 veterinary surgeons, many of whom are already Certificate Holders or working toward certification. They are supported by an exceptional group of Certificate-holding RVNs, patient care assistants, and receptionists who all share the same commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

The hospital is equipped with modern, advanced facilities. These include four operating theatres, six consulting rooms, and a dedicated intensive care unit. The site also offers a permanent CT scanner, digital X-ray, a suite of three ultrasound machines, endoscopy and laparoscopy capabilities, mechanical ventilation, and a fully operational in-house laboratory with video microscopy. With 24-hour hospitalisation available, patients receive continuous and attentive care throughout their stay. A dedicated referrals administrator is also on hand to ensure seamless support for both clients and clinicians.

PetMedics is proud to hold Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status, along with Silver awards for being rabbit friendly and dog friendly. You can explore the hospital in more detail through the virtual tour: https://vimeo.com/896616600

You will be joining a highly experienced and diverse clinical team that includes Certificate holders in emergency and critical care, surgery, medicine, imaging, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology, and clinical pathology. The wider hospital provides round-the-clock veterinary and nursing coverage, including multiple ECC Certificate holders, and nurses with advanced diplomas in ECC, anaesthesia and surgery, medicine, and nutrition.

About you

We are seeking a Hospital and ECC Veterinary Surgeon to work with inpatient's and ECC consultations. 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
• 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 vetyou'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
• 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. We are based in Worsley, Manchester, commutable from Ainsworth, Altrincham, Appleton Thorn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-under-Lyne, Astley, Atherton, Bamfurlong, Birchwood, Blackrod, Bolton, Boothstown, Bredbury, Bromley Cross, Bury, Burtonwood, Cadishead, Carrington, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Chadderton, Chapeltown, Culcheth, Daresbury, Davyhulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dunham Massey, Eagley, Eccles, Ellenbrook, Failsworth, Farnworth, Flixton, Glazebrook, Glazebury, Golborne, Great Sankey, Hale, Hale Barns, Harwood, Haydock, Heywood, Higher Folds, Hindley, Hollins Green, Horwich, Hyde, Irlam, Kearsley, Kenyon, Leigh, Little Lever, Lowton, Lymm, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Much Hoole, New Manchester, Newton-le-Willows, Oldham, Outwood, Partington, Penketh, Platt Bridge, Prescot, Prestolee, Radcliffe, Ringley, Rishton, Rochdale, Roe Green, Sale, Salford, Simister, Stockport, Stockton Heath, Stoneclough, Stretford, Swinton, Thelwall, Timperley, Toton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Warburton, Wardley, Warrington, West Timperley, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Widnes, Wigan, Winwick, Woolston, Worsley, Worsley Mesnes.