Head Veterinary Surgeon - Mat Cover

Job title: Head Veterinary Surgeon

Practice: Wythall Veterinary Centre

Location: Wythall, Birmingham

Contract: FTC Mat Cover | Full-time or Part time

Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal

Competitive Salary: dependent on experience

Are you looking for a role where you feel valued, can develop your clinical skills, and involves no out of hours?

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.

We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whether you'rebuilding 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.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced clinical team made up of receptionists, VCAs, SVNs and RVNs, alongside three experienced Vets, two of whom hold certificates in Surgery and Medicine.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent clinical care while supporting our team with dedicated admin time throughout the day for writing notes, updating records and client communications.

Consultations are structured to allow quality time with patients and owners, with 15-minute vaccination appointments, 20-minute consultations as standard, and longer appointment slots available for more complex cases, giving you the time and flexibility to work cases to a high standard.

But, don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our clients say:

• Reception staff are all fabulous, always polite, friendly and very helpful
• Excellent service very caring as cat was upset and vet took her into another room to clean her up.
• I like that you can request the vet for continuity of care.
• All staff are friendly, polite and very professional, always make you feel at ease and sympathetic to our needs.
• I have always been highly satisfied with the services provided & frequently recommended you to others. Thank you for your continued excellent practice

Wythall Veterinary Centre are awell-established small animal practice, offering a fantastic work-life balance with no-out-of hours and minimal bank holiday commitments, located in apleasant semi-rural area just off Junction 3 of the M42, providing easy driving access to Birmingham, Solihull, and surrounding countryside. The role would mainly consist of one operating shift and 3 consulting shifts with the exception of any emergencies.

Our facilities include a digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab machines, and access to a CT Scanner at Solihull Veterinary Hospital, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We are committed to ensuring a friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.

We are very development-focused and can support with any CPD interests.

Beyond our day-to-day practice work, we're incredibly proud of our close relationship with
Cats Protection
. Each week, our team carries out examinations and patient assessments at their centre, with cats then visiting
Wythall Veterinary Centre
for surgical procedures and treatment. This long-standing partnership is a rewarding part of what we do, allowing us to support the welfare of cats awaiting their forever homes while making a positive impact within our local community. If you'd like to take a closer look at what we get up to, please do look at our Facebook page – Wythall Veterinary Centre.

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