Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid (benefit)

CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package and visa support

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Torbridge is a Small Animal practice within CVS Group UK, seeking a motivated veterinary surgeon for a part-time role (19 hours per week) with a 1:6 Saturday rota. We value collaborative care and ongoing professional development.

You'll lead on surgical and medical cases, carry out diagnostic investigations, and support training placements for Bristol Internal Medicine Referrals. The role offers excellent exposure, teaching opportunities, and access to specialist mentors.

Qualifications

• Lead on surgical and medical cases with diagnostic investigations
• Commit to developing clinical skills and confidence in various case types
• Mentor and support colleagues to help them thrive
• Deliver high-quality client care and build trusting relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and perform diagnostics
• Manage a varied caseload with clinical autonomy
• Support teaching and placements for students and interns
• Hit the ground running with sole-charge responsibilities as needed
• Contribute to shaping clinical standards within the practice

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical case management

Clinical autonomy

Mentoring & teaching

Client communication

Tools

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Teaching partnerships

Job description

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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

• 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

• 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.