Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Northam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package & visa fees

Vet Oracle telemedicine & mentoring

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Torbridge Veterinary Centre. You will work across surgical and medical cases, delivering high-quality care while collaborating with our skilled clinicians.

The role offers opportunities for teaching, development and involvement in specialist pathways within a supportive environment. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications, with no out-of-hours requirements.

Qualifications

• Willing to lead on surgical and medical cases and perform diagnostics with confidence.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development and upskilling.
• Passionate about providing high-quality patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on suitable surgical and medical cases and provide diagnostic investigations.
• Handle sole charge responsibilities when required and support junior colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching and development, including placements and sharing best practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Surgical & medical cases

Mentorship

Team player

Client communication

Autonomy

Education

BVetMed / BVMS

Job description

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 Torbridge Veterinary Centre

Torbridge is a Small Animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists.

We're a friendly, collaborative team with a varied caseload that includes orthopaedic surgery, dental x-ray, and medicine referrals. Several of our vets already hold certificates, and we're keen to support further development in your chosen area—whether you're pursuing a certificate or already have one.

About you

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, 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.

Full time and part time applications are considered for this role, with no out of hours requirements. The practice actively supports further qualifications, with existing certificate holders in surgery, oncology, and medicine, alongside visiting specialists including a dermatologist who attends monthly and an ophthalmologist on a weekly basis.

We are looking for a confident individual who can hit the ground running, as some sole charge will be required. The role is based within a student focused environment, supporting placements for Bristol Internal Medicine Referrals, offering excellent exposure and opportunities to contribute to teaching and development.

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.