Veterinary Surgeon 3 Month FTC

Veterinary Surgeon | Stewart Vets, Dudley

• 3 Month Fixed Term Contract - Starting January 2027
• Salary up to £76,500 FTE Depending on Experience
• Part-time 2 days per week | 1 in 3 Saturday mornings

At CVS, we put our people first because we know supported colleagues deliver the very best patient care. With excellent training, career development opportunities, and the support of experienced colleagues, you'll have everything you need to grow and thrive. Supporting our people isn't just something we do, it's in our nature.

Life at Stewart Veterinary Centre, Dudley

Established in the early 1970s, Stewart Veterinary Centre is a long-standing and highly respected small animal practice in the heart of Dudley. Following a substantial refurbishment in 2023, the practice now offers an outstanding working environment, combining modern facilities with a genuinely supportive and close-knit team culture. The investment has transformed the practice into a state-of-the-art veterinary centre, featuring dedicated cat and dog theatres, separate patient wards, four consulting rooms, a dedicated nurse clinic space, digital dental radiography, ultrasound and a modern X-ray suite.

This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to work within a friendly and experienced first-opinion team, delivering high-quality patient care in a well-equipped practice. Stewart Vets works closely with colleagues at Birch Heath Veterinary Clinic in supporting the veterinary care provided to Dudley Zoo, meaning there may be occasional opportunities to gain exposure to a small amount of exotic and zoological work alongside the core small animal caseload.

You'll be joining a friendly and passionate team of 2 Vets, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 2 Receptionists and a dedicated Practice Manager. They are a collaborative, hard-working and sociable group who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another, creating a positive environment where people can thrive.

About You

We're looking for a confident Small Animal Vet with ideally 3+ years' experience who is passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care and building trusted relationships with clients. This is an excellent opportunity to spend three months in a well-equipped, recently refurbished practice, working alongside a friendly and experienced team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

You will enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, have the opportunity to manage cases through work-up where appropriate, and be supported by collaborative colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together and sharing knowledge.

We are able to consider a Vet looking for a consult-only role.

The rota:

• 2 days per week 9am – 7pm.
• Ideally, you will be taking part in the Saturday rota 8.30am – 1.30pm but this can be negotiated.

Salary and benefits

At CVS, we know that care for 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'll receive:

• A competitive salary of up to £76,500 FTE depending on experience
• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, 450+ courses and fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including study leave
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Specialist case support through Vet Oracle, the Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads
• Health cash plan, wellbeing support and enhanced family leave
• 50% staff discount on veterinary services, MiPet food and medications

Join Us

At CVS, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Even if you're just curious to find out more, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Lorna for a confidential conversation at Lorna.Vasey@CVSVets.com