Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and qualifications

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Health cash plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Solihull Veterinary Hospital in Olton, Solihull. The role offers a varied caseload across consultations, surgical procedures and inpatient care, with a 40-hour week typically over three long days (Mon, Wed, Fri). Weekend work is on a 1 in 4 rota and part-time applicants are welcome.

We provide market-leading learning, on-the-job training and strong support from a collaborative team. Relocation and visa assistance may be available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Driven by a passion to provide the best possible care for animals.
• Confident in clinical skills and able to lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Keen to develop and gain confidence in clinical skills.
• Natural mentor and team player who inspires colleagues.
• Strong client care skills creating a positive, reassuring experience.
• Experienced vet with autonomy handling a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Cover consultations, surgeries and inpatient care.
• Lead on surgical and medical cases with diagnostic investigations.
• Collaborate with the team to uphold clinical standards.
• Balance a varied caseload across small animal practice.
• Support and mentor colleagues as part of the team.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Surgical leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Team collaboration

Job description

Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite: Solihull Veterinary Hospital

Location: Olton, Solihull, West Midlands

Contract: Permanent

Salary: up to £60k FTE – depending on experience

Enjoy a varied role covering consultations, surgical procedures and inpatient care, with a 40-hour week typically worked across three long days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Weekend duties are on a 1 in 4 rota, and we are happy to consider part‑time applicants.

Your journey starts here…

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 atSolihull Veterinary Hospital

Established in 2007,Solihull Veterinary Hospital (previously YourVets Solihull) is a well‑regarded proud member of the YourVets group. Located in Olton, Solihull, our practice offers excellent accessibility, including disabled access and convenient on‑site parking.

Working within asupportive and experienced team, including vets, RVNs, PCAs, receptionists and a dedicated out‑of‑hours team. With access to a CT scanner and hospital facilities, you'll be involved in inpatient care from admission through to treatment and discharge.

We're proud ofour modern facilities, specialist equipment and, most importantly, our friendly, experienced team who work together to provide outstanding veterinary care. From routine health checks to advanced surgeries, our focus is always on delivering the very best outcomes for our patients and clients.

Solihull offers the perfect balance of town and countryside living, with a vibrant town centre, excellent schools, and plenty of green spaces nearby. It boasts superb transport links, with easy access to the M42, M40 and M6 motorways, as well as direct rail connections to Birmingham, London and Birmingham Airport.

About you

We're looking for a Small AnimalVeterinary 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, 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 thatcare 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'recommitted 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.

Wellbeingsupport 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.

Weprioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.