Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Cheshire

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 4-day week with flexible rota options available

This is an excellent opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their clinical skills within a well-equipped, multi-site practice offering a varied caseload and genuine career progression.

This established two-site veterinary practice is committed to putting colleagues first, ensuring every team member has the support, resources, and professional development opportunities needed to deliver outstanding patient care. Whether facing clinical challenges or seeking career advancement, the successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative environment and access to experienced veterinary professionals.

About the Practice

Located in a picturesque historic village in Cheshire, the practice offers a varied and rewarding caseload where no two days are the same. The veterinary team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, and dedicated Receptionists, all passionate about providing the highest standards of animal care and client service.

The practice predominantly treats small animals and small furries, while also seeing occasional exotic and wildlife cases. The veterinary team has particular interests in cardiology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery, providing excellent opportunities for mentorship and clinical development.

Facilities and equipment include:

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory with urinalysis
• Blood pressure monitoring
• GA monitoring equipment
• Tonopen

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will join a supportive GP team environment with access to specialist-led telemedicine support through Vet Oracle. This includes guidance and case support across multiple disciplines including:

• Internal Medicine
• Radiology
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Neurology
• Ophthalmology
• Dentistry

This role would suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident managing a varied caseload while also supporting junior colleagues and contributing to high clinical standards across the practice.

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Is confident with consultations, diagnostics, and routine surgical procedures
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team
• Is motivated to continue developing clinical knowledge and skills
• Has excellent communication and client relationship-building abilities
• Can support and mentor colleagues within the practice environment
• Thrives in a busy small animal veterinary setting

Veterinary Surgeon Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance
• Access to BSAVA Library and 450+ training courses
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert
• Paid tuition, examination fees, and study leave
• Up to 33 days holiday, with buy/sell holiday options
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle specialists and clinical mentoring support
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff discounts including:
  • 50% off veterinary services
  • Discounts on pet food and medications

Location

This Veterinary Surgeon vacancy is based in a charming and historic Cheshire village known for its rural surroundings, traditional pubs, scenic walking routes, and excellent commuter links via Manchester Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking career progression, clinical support, flexible working, and a strong work-life balance within a welcoming Cheshire veterinary practice.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58239