Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a small animal Veterinary Surgeon position at Beechwood Veterinary Centre in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent. The role is permanent and can be full or part-time, with up to 40 hours across 4 or 5 days and a shared 1 in 3 Saturday rota. Flexible applications are welcome.

You will be joining a fully staffed first opinion practice with a supportive, collaborative culture. The practice is described as busy, with a steady and varied caseload, and it offers the chance to work in a development-focused environment where clinical growth is encouraged.

CVS says colleagues are supported across both clinical and non-clinical challenges, with learning, on the job training, and access to skilled colleagues. The role suits a vet who enjoys case variety, client care, and contributing to a team that values continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small animal first opinion veterinary care at Beechwood Veterinary Centre.
• Work across a varied caseload and carry out diagnostic investigations with confidence.
• Support or lead on different case types as your clinical confidence develops.
• Offer guidance to the wider team and help shape clinical standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture, including regular team and clinical governance meetings.
• Deliver reassuring client care and build long-lasting relationships with pet owners.

Requirements

• Qualified GP Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident clinical skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Ability to carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop further clinically.
• Natural mentor and team player with a supportive approach to colleagues.
• Strong client care skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• BSAVA library access.
• Access to 450+ courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams, and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy or 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 described as a busy, community-focused first opinion practice in Kidsgrove, with a loyal and diverse client base. It is development-focused and holds an ISFM Silver award.

The team includes vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Facilities named in the advert include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscope, multiparameter monitoring, and ultrasound, plus a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon who visits for orthopaedic procedures.