Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Northam; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Certificate support (CertAVP, PgCert)

Flexible rota and 1:6 Saturday rota (0

Job summary

CVS Vets in Northam seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal team. The role is part-time (19 hours per week) with flexibility in rota and a 1:6 Saturday duty that can be TOIL or paid.

You will lead on surgical and medical cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to high standards of patient care. The practice supports certificate development and a collaborative learning culture.

Qualifications

• Candidate is a veterinary surgeon with proven surgical and medical caseload experience.
• Ability to work with a varied caseload and provide leadership when required.
• Desire to develop additional clinical skills and certificates is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and perform diagnostics with precision.
• Mentor and support team members to promote best practice.
• Deliver outstanding patient care and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Surgical leadership

Medical case management

Mentoring & team support

Client care

Job description

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.

This is a part time position working 19 hours per week – we can be flexible with the rota/shifts to suit you! Participation in the 1:6 Saturday (12 hours) rota is required, this can be taken as TOIL or paid as extra.

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 hoursrequirements. 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'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.

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.