Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Veterinary Hospital | Cheshire | 12-Month FTC
Looking for an exciting opportunity within a well-equipped veterinary hospital? We're recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, multi-site veterinary group in Cheshire on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a Tier 3 veterinary hospital, alongside an experienced in-house referral team, managing a varied caseload while delivering exceptional patient care.
If you're an experienced vet looking for a supportive environment with excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a full-time hospital-based position, primarily focused on caring for inpatients within a busy referral and first-opinion environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Average 40 hours per week
- Salary of £62,000 – £65,000 DOE
- Mixture of day shifts (7:30am – 5:30pm) and twilight shifts (4:00pm – midnight)
- Weekend rota with time off in lieu
- Hospital-based role with a strong focus on inpatient care
- Occasional sole charge responsibilities
- Managing a varied and interesting medical and surgical caseload
- Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary veterinary team
State-of-the-Art Facilities
You'll be working in a modern Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:
- CT scanner
- Doppler echocardiography
- Flexible and rigid endoscopy
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Dental radiography
- Laparoscopy
- Electrocautery
- Advanced anaesthesia equipment
About You
We're looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in small animal practice
- Confidence with occasional sole charge
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- A team-focused attitude
- A passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking veterinary group that genuinely invests in its people. You'll benefit from exposure to a diverse caseload, advanced facilities, and a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £62,000–£65,000 DOE
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Workplace pension
- RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA membership fees paid
- VDS cover
- Generous CPD allowance with funded development
- Discounted private medical cover
- Enhanced parental leave
Location: Cheshire
Employment Type: Full Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £62,000–£65,000 DOE
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