Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent Veterinary Surgeon position at Avenue Road, Selsdon and Warlingham Vets, working onsite in Selsdon, Surrey. The contract is full time on annualised hours, with 40 hours stated in the advert.

You will be joining a first opinion small animal group where vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists work together in a friendly, collaborative environment. The practice says clinicians are encouraged to contribute ideas, case discussions and clinical meetings, while also helping to deliver a progressive service for clients and their pets.

CVS states that this role sits within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make good decisions, improvement is encouraged and best practice is shared. The advert also makes clear that this is aimed at an experienced vet who can work with clinical autonomy, handle a varied caseload and support the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on surgical and medical cases as part of a first opinion small animal service.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations with accuracy and confidence.
• Contribute to case discussions and clinical meetings.
• Offer guidance to the wider team and help shape clinical standards.
• Support and mentor colleagues while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Create a positive and reassuring experience for clients and their pets.

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident clinical skills.
• Ability to work with clinical autonomy.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload.
• Willingness to contribute new ideas and experience.
• Natural mentor and team player.
• Strong client care skills.

Benefits

• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• BSAVA library access and 450 plus 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 and sell leave.
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, the 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

Avenue Road, Selsdon and Warlingham Vets is described as a small animal group and this role sits within CVS. The practice says it has a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, with a friendly and collaborative culture.

CVS also says it provides central support across HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement, and continues to invest in practice facilities through a multi-million-pound improvement fund.