Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and funded postgraduate-

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group in Paignton, Devon, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers a supportive, collaborative environment with excellent facilities and a pathway toward leadership roles, including potential line management responsibilities.

A salary up to £64,000 FTE is offered, with no out-of-hours requirements and relocation support. The practice values clinical excellence and staff development, with access to ongoing CPD, strong clinical governance, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon proficient in routine practice.
• Confident in client relationships and team collaboration.
• Interest in leadership and progression within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care with a surgical bias and mentor team colleagues.
• Develop leadership and management skills with opportunities to progress to Lead Vet.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Veterinary Surgeon

Clinical excellence

Leadership development

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Digital X-ray

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our well established, highly respected practice in Devon!

We're looking for an experienced Vet who is confident in routine practice, enjoys building relationships with clients, and is keen to contribute to a supportive, collaborative team. Finding the right person to complement the team is our priority.

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.

The Role

You'll be joining a talented vets, who provide a fantastic environment for clinical discussion, learning and development. We are an RCVS Accredited Veterinary Practice with surgeries in Paignton and Brixham. We are well equipped with Digital Xray, endoscopy, ultrasound, K-laser, full Lab, separate dental suite and imaging room, two theatres.

We would particularly welcome applications from vets with a surgical bias who are keen to further develop their skills within a practice that maintains high clinical standards and invests in its people.

For those with aspirations to progress, there is genuine potential to take on line management responsibilities and develop leadership skills. This role would be ideal for someone who sees themselves stepping into a Lead Vet position in the future, with support and mentoring available to help you achieve your career goals.

Why Join Silverton Vets?

Located in the heart of the beautiful English Riviera, Silverton Vets offers the perfect balance of career development and lifestyle. Our practice is just a five-minute walk from Paignton train station, providing excellent transport links, with London reachable in around three hours by rail. Paignton beach is only a ten minute stroll away, and the surrounding area boasts stunning coastlines, picturesque beaches, and outstanding outdoor opportunities. For those who enjoy walking and exploring, Dartmoor National Park is just 30 minutes away, while the renowned South West Coast Path and many other scenic trails are right on our doorstep.

Our experienced and supportive team includes vets with certificates in Dentistry, Medicine and Feline Medicine, alongside nurses with advanced qualifications in Feline Nursing, Dentistry, Anaesthesia and Bereavement Support. We are a sociable and close knit team who enjoy spending time together outside of work, whether that's coastal walks, group meals, ferry trips around the bay, or even a refreshing sea dip after a day's work. At Silverton Vets, you'll be joining a practice that values both professional growth and a positive, friendly team culture.

The Role

• Full time 40 hours per week across 4 days
• Part time hours considered
• Flexible working patterns available to support work-life balance
• No OOH requirements
• Saturday mornings on a rota
• Opportunity to develop leadership and management experience
• Salary up to £64,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Relocation package

The Team

Our friendly and experienced team is one of our greatest strengths. We work collaboratively, support one another, and share a commitment to delivering outstanding clinical care. Whether you're looking to develop your interests, expand your leadership capabilities, or simply join a practice where your contributions are genuinely valued, you'll feel welcome here!

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rare opportunity to join a thriving practice with excellent facilities, high clinical standards and real progression potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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.