Veterinary Surgeon - OOH

CVS Group; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees

CPD allowance

Relocation package

Telemedicine support

Wellbeing program

Pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is hiring for an Out-of-Hours Veterinary Surgeon at Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The role is on-site with accommodation available and a 27.5-hour weekly schedule including nights.

You will work a 10 on/20 off rota, with salary up to £73,000 pro-rata depending on experience (FTE £90k). The hospital offers a busy, supportive environment with access to modern imaging and multimodal facilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in on-call or out-of-hours veterinary service is preferred.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and lead on clinical cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care during OOH shifts and take lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, promoting best practice and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth 24-hour hospital operations and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical leadership

Mentorship

Team player

Client care

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital x-ray

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 afeel 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 thatcare 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'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.