Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group plc.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking a committed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Trowbridge. This role offers flexibility in working part-time or full-time on a permanent basis, where you will provide exceptional care to pets. We welcome applicants with 2+ years' experience, supporting your growth with extensive learning opportunities and mentoring.

The position includes a competitive salary of up to £70,000 based on experience, alongside a range of benefits including full funding of RCVS fees, CPD allowances, and pet care discounts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in veterinary practice.
• Strong medical knowledge and experience in routine and emergency surgery.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care to patients.
• Lead surgical and medical cases.
• Support and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Clinical skills

Client care

Surgical skills

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Onsite – Location: Trowbridge – Contract: Part Time (considered, Flexible to suit) / Full Time, Permanent – Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary | up to £70,000 (DOE) (FTE) (Full Time equivalent)

What We Offer

• Full‑time and part‑time applicants welcome
• 4 or 5‑day week (full‑time)
• No Nights (potential OOH weekend commitments)
• Ad hoc weekend (dependent on rota)

Your journey starts here.

We provide extensive learning opportunities, on‑the‑job training, and collaborative support to help you grow in your role.

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 (2–3 years' experience), 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.

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work‑ups and surgery. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. Good communication skills and a passion to deliver excellent care and client service are essential.

Perks and 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
• 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, MiPetfood 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.