Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon
CVS Vets 24/7 Chester
Location:
Chester
Contract:
Annualised Hours Contract | Part-time, 25 hours a week
Practice Type:
Out of Hours, Small Animal Competitive Salary:
Up to £82,000 FTE
The rota pattern would be:
- 3 twilights on, 7 shifts off
- 4 twilights on, 7 shifts off
- 4 nights on, 7 shifts off
- 3 nights on, 7 shifts off
CVS Vets 24/7 Chester is a well-established emergency and critical care hospital ideally located with excellent transport links to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, and the Lake District. A unique benefit of the practice is its close integration with referral services, allowing teams to work alongside specialist clinicians in areas including neurology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, and anaesthesia, creating exceptional opportunities for knowledge sharing and clinical development.
Supported by experienced nurses, PCAs, and reception teams, the hospital maintains a development-focused culture with strong encouragement for CPD and certificate study. With an open-door leadership style and collaborative approached, the team is committed to supporting colleagues, sharing feedback, and finding solutions together to provide the highest quality of clinical care.
About you:Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals
,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills
,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medical cases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop
,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
- A natural mentor and team player
,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
- Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
- As an experienced vet, you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
At CVS, we know that carefor our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'llreceive:
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (withoptionto buy/sell)
- Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
- 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 – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications
We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.
Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.
We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.
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