Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon | Severn Edge Veterinary Centre - Bewdley

Competitive Salary: Up to £64,000, Depending on Experience

Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire
Contract: Permanent | Full Time | 4-day week | Only 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

Looking for a role that offers clinical autonomy, a genuinely supportive team, and a fantastic work-life balance in one of Worcestershire's most picturesque locations?

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 Severn Edge Veterinary Centre, Bewdley

Join a friendly and welcoming team in a beautiful riverside town where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact every day.

Located in the heart of historic Bewdley, our practice benefits from a fantastic location just moments from the River Severn, offering the perfect blend of rewarding clinical work and an enviable lifestyle outside of practice.

This is a sole charge position, ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys clinical freedom and taking ownership of their cases. While you'll lead the day-to-day clinical work, you'll never feel isolated. You'll have the support of a Team Lead RVN and an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse, alongside access to an experienced senior veterinary colleague within the wider group for case discussion, advice and clinical support whenever needed.

Our practice is well-equipped with modern diagnostic facilities including:

• Dental X-ray
• Ultrasound 
• Multiparameter monitoring equipment
• In-house diagnostics and surgical facilities

You'll enjoy managing a varied first-opinion caseload while being supported by the extensive expertise available across the wider Severn Edge Veterinary Group.

The rota

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-day working week and just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, giving you plenty of time to enjoy everything Bewdley and the surrounding Worcestershire countryside has to offer.

About you

We're looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid UK small animal experience and the confidence to work in a sole charge environment.

You'll be comfortable with routine consultations and surgery, enjoy building lasting relationships with clients, and value clinical autonomy whilst still appreciating the support and collaboration available from the wider Severn Edge team.

Whether you're already experienced in sole charge practice or looking for the right supportive environment to step into such a role, we'd love to hear from you.

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 £64,000
• 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

Location

Based in Bewdley, Worcestershire, our practice enjoys a truly desirable riverside setting with excellent access to Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcester, Bridgnorth and the wider West Midlands region. Known for its historic charm, independent cafés and beautiful countryside walks, Bewdley offers an exceptional quality of life both in and outside of work.

Ready to join a supportive team where you can develop your skills, enjoy a great work-life balance and make a real difference every day? Apply today.

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