Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon | Tremain Veterinary Centre | Witney, Oxfordshire 

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience.    

Permanent | Part Time | 30 hours a week | only 1 in 3 Saturday mornings | No OOH  

Your journey starts here…  

At CVS, we put our people first because we know supported colleagues provide the very best patient care. With excellent career development opportunities, experienced colleagues on hand, and a culture of collaboration and improvement, you'll have everything you need to thrive.

Supporting our people isn't just something we do, it's in our nature.

Life at Tremain Veterinary Centre

Tremain Veterinary Centre is a long-established small animal practice that has been caring for pets in the local community since the early 1970s. Conveniently located in the heart of Witney, the practice combines modern diagnostic equipment with a friendly, close-knit team and a personal approach to patient care. The team is committed to delivering exceptional clinical standards across preventative healthcare, consultations, surgery, diagnostics, and ongoing treatment.

You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, including colleagues holding Certificates in Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging, providing an excellent environment for collaboration, clinical discussion, and continued professional development. The wider team consists of 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Student Veterinary Nurse, and dedicated Patient Care Assistants and support colleagues, all working together to provide outstanding care to pets and their owners.

As part of the CVS family, Tremain offers a varied caseload and access to a broad range of services, including advanced diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, nurse clinics, preventative healthcare, and emergency support arrangements. Whether you're looking to expand your clinical knowledge or simply enjoy working within a genuinely supportive team, Tremain provides an excellent environment to do so.

This role offers excellent flexibility, with approximately 30 hours per week worked across 3 or 4 days, helping to support a healthy work-life balance. The rota also includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, ensuring a fair and manageable share of weekend responsibilities.

Outside of work, Witney offers the charm of a vibrant market town on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by beautiful Oxfordshire countryside while benefiting from excellent transport links to Oxford, Cheltenham, and London. It provides the perfect blend of rural living and city accessibility.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care. You'll be confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload, working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

You'll enjoy collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to high clinical standards, while continuing to develop your own skills and interests. Excellent communication and a team-focused approach are essential, along with a genuine commitment to providing the best possible care for patients and their owners.

 
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: 

• A competitive salary up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience
• 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 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.