CVS Group UK

Veterinary Surgeon (Hospital)

Company
Location
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/27/2025
Description
21657

Our Woodlands Veterinary Hospital in Plymouth are seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, motivated team. Whether you're after clinical variety, a supportive team, or better work-life balance, Woodlands Veterinary Hospital in Plymouth is a great fit for you.

A Bit About Us

Woodlands Veterinary Hospital is home to an experienced, friendly team who enjoy working collaboratively and supporting one another. We're part of

Our large team of Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs is proud to be an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice, supporting the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme. We also support training for SVNs where possible, and encourage open case discussion and idea sharing.

Among our team, we currently have an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, an Advanced Practitioner in small Animal Dentistry, a certificate holder in medicine, and two vets who are close to completing certificates in emergency & critical care and imaging.

The practice has invested in the latest up to date equipment in order to provide you with the best possible working environment!

What Makes This Role Different

  • We're proud to be RCVS accredited and rated Outstanding in Client Service (Small Animal)
  • You'll have a varied caseload, including exotics and wildlife
  • The practice has a clinical interest in complementary medicine, offering additional avenues for patient care

The location

Based in Plymouth, we're lucky to be mix of cultural, historic, and recreational spots—great for unwinding after work. A good work/life balance is important here. The role is also commutable from Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, South Brent, Totnes, Liskeard, Callington, Tavistock and in other surrounding locations in Devon and Cornwall.

Hours: 40 hours per week, part time considered.

We can consider a part time rot of 30 + hours per week

Benefits

We offer a competitive package and real flexibility to suit you. As part of CVS, you'll have access to a wide range of employee benefits and support.

View Our Full Benefits Here

Some of what's included:

  • CPD encouraged and funded — including certificate support
  • RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
  • Receive an extra day's leave per year for your first five years
  • Support for working towards a certificate, or developing area of interest further if a certificate holder (e.g. dedicated clinics/surgery time etc)
  • Dedicated off-rota time to support new and recent graduates to build their skills
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [email protected]

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
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