Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Matt Smith Vets, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. 

Matt Smith's Vets is seeking an experienced and motivated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful, close-knit team on a part time rota.

Why us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care, fostering strong client relationships, and supporting the development of fellow veterinary professionals. The role would be ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a 2-day week.

Our practice is community focused, with a committed client base and a close‑knit team. Importantly, there are no out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties, enabling an excellent work–life balance and the time to focus on delivering outstanding patient care. We have two modern console rooms, a dedicated nurse consult room, a fully equipped dental room, and a operating room.

About you:

• 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.
• 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.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

Rota: 15 - 20 hours a week.

The role is based in Clay Cross Chesterfield, but other occasion cover of local practices may be required.

We are also commutable from Mansfield, Matlock, Wirksworth, Belper, Alfreton, Somercotes, Ripley, Heanor, Ashfield, Nottingham, Derby, Dronfield, Bakewell, Sheffield, Worksop, Shirebrook, Bolsover, Clowne, Creswell, Barborough, Eckington, Killamarsh, Totley, Mosborough and other locations in the Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas.

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:

• 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)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• 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.