Veterinary Surgeon - Middleton

Veterinary Surgeon – Middleton, Greater Manchester

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, established small animal practice in Middleton, Greater Manchester, with the opportunity to help expand the range of services offered to patients and clients.

Salary: Up to £90,000 FTE, DOE
Hours: Full-time preferred, with part-time considered
Typical working pattern: 4 days per week
Saturday: 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, 9:00am–12:00pm
Sundays: None
Bank holidays: Closed
Out-of-hours: None

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who wants clinical freedom and the resources to develop their own areas of interest. The practice is keen to support certificates and invest in specialist equipment where appropriate, allowing the successful candidate to shape and expand the treatments they can offer.

With 5 additional CPD days per year, flexible rotas and relocation support for direct applicants, the role offers an excellent combination of career development and work-life balance.

About the Practice

The practice is an established first-opinion small animal service in Middleton, with more than 11 years of experience and a large, loyal client base providing a varied and interesting caseload.

The practice has developed a strong team culture centred around colleague wellbeing, mutual support and professional development. Team members are encouraged to pursue their career goals, with CPD and certificate development actively supported.

The clinical team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, a Head RVN, RVN, Student Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant, supported by a Practice Manager and experienced Reception team.

The practice offers a strong surgical caseload, including both routine and non-routine procedures. Clinical capabilities include:

• Orthopaedic surgery

• Soft tissue surgery

• Thyroidectomy

• Reconstructive surgery

• Anal gland removal

• Cystotomy

• Dedicated in-house laboratory

• Digital X-ray

• Dental equipment

• Ultrasound

This provides the successful Veterinary Surgeon with the opportunity to work across a broad caseload while developing specific clinical interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.

• Conduct routine and complex consultations.

• Undertake routine and non-routine surgical procedures.

• Develop and perform surgical procedures in areas of interest, including orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery.

• Manage cases confidently and independently.

• Undertake occasional sole-charge responsibilities.

• Build strong relationships with clients and provide comprehensive clinical advice.

• Work collaboratively with the nursing and support teams.

• Contribute to the continued expansion of clinical services.

• Identify opportunities for new treatments, procedures and equipment.

• Participate in CPD and certificate development.

• Maintain consistently high standards of patient welfare and client care.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in both consultations and surgery.

They should be comfortable with occasional sole-charge work and capable of managing their own caseload independently while remaining a supportive team member.

The practice is particularly interested in a vet who is enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate about developing their clinical skills, with the freedom and resources to shape their own career pathway.

Candidates with specific surgical interests or ambitions to pursue further qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Part-time candidates are also welcomed, with the practice genuinely willing to discuss a working pattern that suits the successful candidate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 FTE, DOE

• Full-time or part-time options

• Four-day working week preferred

• 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, 9:00am–12:00pm

• No Sundays

• Closed on bank holidays

• No out-of-hours

• 5 additional CPD days per year, on top of annual leave

• CPD allowance with certificate support

• Specialist equipment investment to support clinical interests

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Relocation package for direct applicants

• Excellent holiday allowance

• RCVS fees paid

• VDS insurance cover

• BSAVA membership

• 25% off non-prescription products

• 30% off other eligible products at the practice

• 20% discount at Pets at Home online and in-store

• Strong colleague wellbeing focus

• Flexible rotas designed to support work-life balance

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for jobs in Middleton or Greater Manchester who wants genuine clinical freedom and the opportunity to develop their own career pathway.

The practice offers the rare combination of a high salary of up to £90,000, no OOH, no Sundays or bank holidays, five additional CPD days and investment in specialist equipment.

Located around 30 minutes from Manchester city centre, Middleton also offers excellent transport links towards Manchester, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale. For those who prefer the outdoors, Heaton Park and Alkrington Nature Reserve are both within around 10 minutes, while the M60 is easily accessible for commuters.