Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees

CPD allowance

Relocation package

Health plan

Pet discounts

Job summary

Abbey Veterinary Centre, part of CVS Group UK, invites applications for a Veterinary Surgeon in Shrewsbury. The role is a 12-month FTC maternity cover, with full-time/part-time/flexible options. Start in November 2026.

The practice offers a supportive team and a no Out of Hours commitment, with a focus on work-life balance and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, and may explore flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with full registration.
• Strong clinical and surgical capabilities across cases.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases with confidence.
• Mentor and support team members to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Mentoring teammates

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon | Abbey Veterinary Centre

Location: Shrewsbury

Contract: 12-month FTC, Maternity Cover | Full-time/Part-time/Flexible | To start in Nov 2026

Competitive Salary: Between £49,000 - £76,5000 Depending on Experience

Want a flexible clinical role with no Out of Hours? Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team starts here!

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 Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury

Abbey Veterinary Centre is a friendly, close-knit practice in the heart of Shrewsbury, offering the vets the time and support work cases up thoroughly alongside a dedicated team of three vets and four nurses. Serving a loyal, family-focused client base with a high proportion of insured pets, the practice combines Gold Standard ISFM Cat Friendly status, a commitment to Dogs Trust accreditation, and a continuous improvement culture, while benefiting from excellent transport links to Birmingham, Wales, and Chester, all within easy reach.

The role is full-time, 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 3 Saturday morning shifts. We can also consider part-time, reduced hours, or flexible applications to help fit around your lifestyle – just let us know what works for you. No bank holiday or Out of Hours work.

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.

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.