CVS Group UK
Veterinary Surgeon
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Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Derbyshire Contract: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal Salary: Competitive (up to £65,000 depending on experience)
About the Role
At CVS, we prioritise our colleagues, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to deliver the best possible care to animals.
With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, mentorship, and collaboration, we equip you with the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence in your career or developing as a specialist or leader.
About the Practice
This is a full-time role (40 hours/week, 5 days), with options for flexible or part-time working, including a share in the on-call (1 in 3 weekend mornings).
Ark Veterinary Centre – Long Eaton is a friendly, established practice with sought-after credentials:
- Long-standing staff and loyal clients
- ISFM Cat Friendly and Dogs Trust Dog Friendly accreditations
- Well-connected location near public transport and the M1
Facilities include:
- Digital and dental X-ray
- Ultrasound, endoscope
- Separate dog and cat wards
- In-house labs
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The practice places emphasis on fostering a collaborative environment and clinical development.
About You
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Long Eaton, responsible for:
- Providing outstanding patient care with a shared passion for animals
- Demonstrating clinical autonomy and leading in surgical and medical cases
- Initiating diagnostic investigations with accuracy
- Developing in role to manage or lead case types
- Acting as a mentor and team player, driving colleagues to excellence
- Exemplifying strong client relationships, creating trust through reassuring communication
- Offering expert guidance to the team and improving clinical standards
Requirements:
- Strong clinical qualifications and experience
- Commitment to best-practice veterinary care
- Ability to build and sustain team dynamics
Benefits
We invest in your growth and future as follows:
Professional Support:
- Full RCVS & VDS fee payment
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, and access to 450+ courses
- Fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert), including tuition, exams, and study leave
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Work-Life Balance:
- Up to 33 days holiday per annum (with option to buy/sell)
Clinical Networking & Support:
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists
- Advanced Clinical Services Network & Regional Clinical Leads for guidance
Wellbeing & Welfare:
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing Champions, enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts (50% on services, MiPet food/medications)
About CVS
CVS fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace where:
- Diversity is celebrated
- All voices are heard
- Wellbeing is prioritised
We offer:
- Regular line-manager check-ins
- Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets, and mentors
- Various benefits such as Health Shield (inclusing mental and physical health support)
- Operational support in areas like HR, payroll, IT, and finance
Our investment in facilities is ongoing, with multi-million-pound improvements across multiple practices. Our focus is on empowering clinical colleagues to excel by relieving operational burdens.
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