Veterinary Surgeon

Ambivet in Heanor, Derbyshire, are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and supportive team.

This role sits within a well-equipped veterinary group with its own OOHS, with a large, experienced team around you for support, and a leadership team that listens. The salary for this role is dependent on experience and offers a wide range of benefits. This is a 40-hour-per-week position. 

Life at Ambivet

If you're looking for a practice where you can truly thrive—clinically, professionally, and personally—Ambivet in Heanor could be your next ideal move.

We're a well‑established, multi‑site group with our own OOHS service, a reputation for great care, and a leadership team that genuinely listens. This is a full‑time, 40‑hour role, with a share of weekends, bank holidays and OOHS. Salary dependent on your experience and a generous suite of benefits.

As a long-established practice with a loyal client base, we strive to work to high clinical standards and prioritise great patient and client care.

At Ambivet, you'll be part of a positive, close‑knit team that takes pride in supporting each other while delivering outstanding clinical care. We've built a culture where you're encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and grow—no matter your level of experience. 

With 6 branches including a busy hospital site, you'll enjoy: 

• A caseload that keeps your skills sharp and your day varied
• A team that genuinely celebrates clinical excellence
• A leadership group committed to your ongoing development

The Hospital is well equipped with all the usual ultrasound, radiography, dentistry, endoscopic, surgical (inc laparoscopic), and ICU equipment you would expect in a top-tier 1st opinion Hospital, including our own internal laboratory. With a visiting CT Scanner to ensure even better care for patients.

As well as enjoying our well-equipped practice and a busy, varied caseload, you will have access to a range of benefits. In addition, you will be supported in the development of your clinical and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience and business.

About you:

We're looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our Ambivet team in Heanor. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, 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 the lead 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.
• 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 bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and 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:

• 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

To apply 

To arrange an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity, please contact our Clinical Director, Emily at Emily.wilson@cvsvets.com or Dave in the resourcing team at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com 

To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.