Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Visa fees covered

Telemedicine support network

Wellbeing programme

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group plc. is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon in Saxmundham, Suffolk. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, in a first opinion small animal practice.

You will join a supportive team with market-leading learning opportunities, on-the-job training, and pathways to leadership and specialist development. CVS provides extensive benefits and a collaborative environment to grow your career.

Qualifications

• BVMS/BVMS degree and eligibility to practise locally.
• Experience in a small animal first opinion practice.
• Able to lead surgical and medical cases with clinical judgement.
• Committed to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Perform surgeries and diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in clinical skills.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain best practice standards.

Skills

Surgical skills

Clinical autonomy

Mentoring

Team player

Education

BVMS/BVMS

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Contract:Permanent, Full time
Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary: up to £65,000 (DOE)
Your journey starts here...

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. 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 Fromus

Fromus is a small animal practicewith a passionate team ofvets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We are a modern practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborativeenvironment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures. We also offer referral services in cardiology.

About you

We're looking for aVeterinary Surgeon to join our team.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confidentin your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop,you'recommitted 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'llenjoysupporting 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'llbring 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.

Benefit

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy 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 (withoptionto 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. For an informal chat about the role, contact Dave at [e-mail].