Veterinary Surgeon (Fixed Term Contract)

CVS Group; Sheet; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Telemedicine support

Health plan

Wellbeing network

Family leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets in Petersfield, Hampshire is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly small-animal practice. The role offers 40 hours per week, typically over four days, with a 1:4 Saturday rota and flexible/part-time options.

We provide ultrasound, dental X-ray, in-house lab and advanced monitoring to support high standards of care. The fixed-term contract is 6 months, with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered veterinarian with full licence.
• Willingness to work 40 hours/week, 4-day week, and Saturday rota.
• Small-animal practice experience desirable.
• Comfortable with some sole charge.
• Motivated to develop and take lead on cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to small animals.
• Lead and support team members across cases.
• Collaborate with nurses for patient management and owner communication.

Skills

Clinical skills

Sole charge

Mentoring capability

Team player

Owner communication

Tools

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

In-house lab

Job description

Are you a forward thinking andcollaborative team player? Are you keen to provide best practice and continue to learn?

We have a rare opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our practice in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Here at Archway we are a friendly, family-like RCVS accredited Small Animal Practice in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our stable team is 16 strong and wehave a certificate holder in ophthalmology. We are also a vet nurses training practice and have a very supportive and dedicated nursing team.

Our practice iswell equipped with ultrasound including cardiac probes, dental x-ray, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring and an in-house laboratory for rapid results. We have 15 - 30 minute consults and we also make sure you have time in the diary for admin and phone calls so you get the work life balance you need!

For this role wehave 40 hours per week available and we normally split this over a 4 day week. 1:4 participation in the Saturday morning rota is required. Flexible/part time options available. This is a fixed term contract for 6 months, with the possibility of it becoming a permanent position. Please do let us know what you are looking for and we may be able toaccommodate you!

About you

You will be:

• 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 on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision
• Comfortable with some sole charge
• 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. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression
• 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 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 (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• 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)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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'recommitted 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.

Wellbeingsupport 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.

Weprioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

We are based in Petersfield which is commutable from Winchester, Liphook, Bordon, Haslemere, Liss, Midhurst, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Southampton, Chichester, Havant, Clanfield, Famham, Godalming and other locations within the Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey area.