Certificate Holder Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medivet is seeking a Certificate Holder Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Greater Manchester. The role involves delivering exceptional clinical care, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with high standards. The clinic offers excellent facilities and a supportive environment, with flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave

Funded certificate opportunities

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Engage, mentor, and develop team members.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory compliance.

Skills

Teamworking skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Coaching skills

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

We are seeking a Certificate Holder Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Ashton 24 Hour.

Ashton has historically been a leader in practising minimally invasive surgical techniques. We are looking to build on the strong surgical foundations of this practice with the addition of a Certificate Holder, ideally with a surgical bias but open to a variety of disciplines.

The clinic itself is excellent, featuring a large prep area, imaging suite, bespoke dog and cat wards, and a separate isolation area. The site is supported by a highly experienced OOH team who work closely with the daytime team to ensure smooth handovers and excellent patient care.

We are committed to work-life balance and are open to flexible or school hours-friendly working arrangements. This role is 40 hours over 4 days, with 1 in 6 full weekends. Please contact [e-mail] for further inquiries.

Key Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling services.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid leave day for personal use.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship and relocation for Tier 2 visas.

Role Accountabilities:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates to clients about their patients.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored treatment and care plans with cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor, and develop team members, enhancing their skills.
• Complete clinical handovers and coordinate out-of-hours patient transfers.
• Support and share best clinical practices within and across practices.

Your Skills and Experience:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Effective teamworking skills.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership capabilities.
• Experience fostering a progressive clinical culture.
• Supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures, understanding their impact on clinic performance.
• Coaching and influencing skills to optimize colleague performance.

About Us:

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider across the UK, with 24-hour centres, referral centres, and international practices in France, Germany, and Spain. We support a large, connected community of colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional care. Joining Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking, caring environment with top-tier equipment and treatment options. We value our team members and their compassion for animals—join us and be part of our exciting future.