Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical-based
Knox & Devlin Veterinary Centre  

Location: Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire 
Contract: Permanent | Full-time, 40 hours across 4 or 5 days
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal
Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 Depending on Experience & Certificates

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, stable, improvement-focused team starts here!  
 

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 Knox and Devlin Veterinary Centre

This role is full-time, working 40 hours across 4 or 5 days – just let us know what works for you! There is a 1 in 5 Saturday morning shift, but no OOH work required.  The role would be a split between ops and consults, but would suit someone who has a surgical interest. 
 
Knox & Devlin Veterinary Centre are offering a fantastic opportunity for a surgically minded vet to develop their interests within a supportive and flexile practice that are happy to tailor their caseloads to individual strengths and career aspirations. Located in the beautiful town of Whaley Bridge on the edge of the Peak District, with direct rail links to Manchester just a short walk away, the practice has stunning countryside surroundings with excellent commuter access.

Serving a loyal client base in an affluent area, the practice is always looking for ways to enhance their services to reflect their growth and investment in the future. Supported by a collaborative team of 5 vets, 5 nurses, and a PCA, including a vet currently undertaking a certificate in dermatology, the practice fosters a genuinely supportive culture where wellbeing, development, and teamwork are highly valued.

As an RCVS-accredited General Practice, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care while actively supporting CPD and certificate study. Our facilities include digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, diathermy equipment, and separate dog and car wards, with plans to further expand clinical capabilities as the practice continues to grow.

 
About you: 
 
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Whaley Bridge. 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 

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.