Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Robert Jones Vets, Blackpool.

Robert Jones Vets are on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly, professional, and supportive team based in Blackpool, Lancashire. 

Rota: 40 hours a week. 4 days a week. We can be flexible so please get in touch to let us know what works for you.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Robert Jones

Robert Jones Vets, established in 1970, is located just minutes from the beach in Blackpool, with excellent transport links across the wider North West. You'll be joining a highly experienced, friendly and approachable team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care, from routine health checks to more advanced surgical procedures.

Our brand-new, purpose-built practice has been thoughtfully designed to support high standards of clinical care and provide a comfortable environment for both patients and staff. We are well-equipped with modern facilities, including digital X-ray and dental X-ray, enabling efficient diagnostics and high-quality treatment. To further enhance patient wellbeing, we also offer separate cat and dog wards, ensuring a calm and stress reduced experience for all.

About you

We are seeking a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive teams. You will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed 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'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As a vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The 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 (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• 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 (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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, MiPet food and medications

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com. To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, 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 Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free 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 across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

We are based in Blackpool but commutable from Preston, Lancaster, Poulton-le-Fylde, Cleveleys, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lytham St Annes, Kirkham, Fleetwood, Preesall, Southport, Garstang, Leyland, Penwortham, Formby, Ormskirk, Morecambe, Longridge, Warton, Wrea Green, Hambleton, Knott End-on-Sea, Great Eccleston, Singleton, Freckleton, Elswick, St Michael's on Wyre, Catterall, Inskip, Hesketh Bank, Longton, Hoole, Cockerham, Bretherton, Croston, Goosnargh, Parbold and other locations in Lancashire and Merseyside.