Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Melton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and postgraduate quals

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon at our Melton site. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, taking on transfers, inpatient care, and performing medical workups and surgery.

A strong medical knowledge base and confidence in routine and emergency surgery are essential. You will contribute to mentoring colleagues, supporting team development, and delivering excellent client and patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as a small animal vet.
• Strong medical knowledge with routine and emergency surgery experience.
• Good communication skills and a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care out-of-hours consultations and handle urgent case transfers.
• Inpatient care, medical work-ups and surgical procedures as required.
• Lead on complex cases, offering guidance to the team and mentoring colleagues.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Manage a varied caseload with clinical autonomy.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Surgical proficiency

Communication skills

Mentoring / teamwork

Tools

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Job description

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, receiving member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work ups and surgery. 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, 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're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our 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 surgical and 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, (2-3 years' experience) 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.

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 Melton Vet Centre - Woodbridge Melton (Woodbridge) is a small animal specialist site with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We are a modern practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment 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.