Veterinary Surgeon - OOH

CVS Veterinary Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Relocation package & visa fees

Health cash plan

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for out-of-hours work at Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital in Stevenage. The role offers on-site accommodation and a night‑shift rota to suit experienced clinicians.

You will lead on surgical and medical cases, provide diagnostics, and mentor colleagues while delivering high-quality patient care and owner communication. Relocation support and comprehensive CPD are available.

Qualifications

• Experienced OOH vet with clinical autonomy and ability to handle a varied caseload.
• Mentor and team player capable of supporting colleagues to thrive.
• Strong client communication and compassionate animal care.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and diagnostic investigations.
• Provide guidance to the wider team and help shape clinical standards.
• Deliver outstanding care to patients and support their owners.

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical case management

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Job description

Title: Veterinary Surgeon - OOH

Onsite: Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (on site accommodation available)

Contract: Annualised - 27.5 hours per week

Rota pattern: Nights - 10 on, 20 off - happy to discuss alternative rota patterns

Salary: £73,000 pro-rata'd (depending on experience) (FTE is £90k)

Your journey 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 Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital

Roebuck is a busy, first opinion, 24-hour Hospital with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Our facilities include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, lap spay equipment, multiparameters, and ultrasound, along with a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon who visits the practice for orthopaedic procedures, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.

The practice benefits from a fantastic residential location, making it highly accessible. Surrounded by strong community and nearby green spaces, the practice enjoys as a loyal client base, creating a consistent and rewarding caseload.

Ideally situated in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Roebuck enjoys superb transport connections, including quick access to the A1(M) and fast train services into London, while offering the benefits of nearby green spaces and local amenities. Nearby cities/towns include Cambridge, Luton, St Albans and Watford.

Why not check out our Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital (Roebuck Veterinary Group) Facebook page to get a feel for what life is like at Roebuck?

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 OOH vet, you will 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
• 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.