It's in our nature
to support, to learn, to improve and to care.
Companion Animal
Equine
Farm
Products, Services & Clubs
Central Support
CVS Australia
Referrals
Laboratories
Clinical support
We have a wide support network so a practitioner is never alone dealing with a case. It includes Regional Clinical Leads for each practice, an Advanced Clinical Services Network of peripatetic practitioners, and our Vet Oracle vet-to-vet teleservices offering specialist interpretation of results and practical virtual assistance.
Learning & progression
We've a market-leading learning, education and development programme for all colleagues to help career progression. Our Knowledge Hub platform over 700 courses. BSAVA's full library of resources is offered free to all. Accredited leadership and management programmes are offered at all career stages - from apprentice to leader.
Wellbeing support
We prioritise the wellbeing of our people. We have a network of Pastoral Support Vets, mentors and Wellbeing Champions to help colleagues look after their mental health. We also offer Equity Diversity & Inclusion support. In addition we have an enhanced package of benefits and policies to maintain wellbeing.
Pension
A CVS company pension scheme with employee contributions matched by CVS up to 6% of qualifying earnings.
Save as you earn
Purchase discounted CVS shares, save regular monthly amounts over 3 years and benefit from increases in share price over time.
Employee assistance
Free confidential telephone support open to all CVS employees and their family 24/7/365.
Holidays
Purchase 2 week's holiday, sell 1 week's holiday, and receive an extra day’s holiday p/a for 5 years long service.
Health cash plan
A health cash plan where colleagues can claim back the cost of a range of medical treatments.
Car scheme
Lease a fully insured and maintained electric or plug-in hybrid car and benefit from tax relief on your sacrificed salary.
Gym & Cyclescheme
Purchase gym memberships at 3,700 locations & save up to 40% on fees. Save up to 42% on the cost of a bike & safety equipment.
Discounts
Get discounts on vet practice treatment bills, cost price drugs and Animed discounts on medicines, products and food.
Wellbeing and health
Access to competitively priced private medical insurance, critical illness cover and life insurance for you and your family.
UK Australia exchange
A secondment programme where all colleagues can apply to work in CVS Australia practices for up to two years.
CPD allowance
A generous CPD allowance with additional CPD leave allowance for clinical roles.
RCVS, VDS, certificate fees
RCVS and VDS fees are paid for all of our vets and nurses. Qualifications incl. RCVS CertAVP, European and American diplomas are sponsored.
Mark Moreton
Director of Learning and Development
Martin Perryman-Smith
Purchasing Director
Kelly Tillett
Senior Equine Nurse
