Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Beechwood Veterinary Centre in Kidsgrove is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join its fully staffed team. The role can be full-time or part-time, with up to 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days and a 1 in 3 Saturday rota.

This is a first opinion GP position in a busy, community-focused practice with a loyal and diverse client base. The team is described as supportive and collaborative, with regular team and clinical governance meetings, and a strong emphasis on learning, confidence-building and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a GP Veterinary Surgeon in a busy first opinion small animal practice.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and manage a varied caseload.
• Contribute to clinical standards and help shape patient care within the wider team.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Take part in the 1 in 3 Saturday rota.

Requirements

• Confident clinical skills and the ability to manage cases with precision.
• Willingness to develop further confidence in clinical work.
• Comfortable supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Strong client care skills and a reassuring approach with owners.
• A team-player mindset and interest in varied GP work.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent contract, with full-time or part-time hours considered.
• Up to 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450 plus courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday, with option to buy and 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, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

Beechwood Veterinary Centre is a busy first opinion practice at 2 The Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1AE. It is part of CVS Group and operates from the Beechwood site in Kidsgrove.

The practice has a team of vets, nurses, VCAs and receptionists, and facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscope, multiparameter monitoring and ultrasound. A visiting Veterinary Surgeon also attends for orthopaedic procedures, and the practice holds an ISFM Silver award.