Hospital and ECC Veterinary Surgeon

Chattyvets; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Chattyvets in Manchester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a 24-hour Hospital and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) day team. The role focuses on inpatient hospital work and emergency cases within a state-of-the-art referral centre, offering excellent facilities and a progressive clinical environment.

You will work across a rota with other surgeons, mentors, and support staff to deliver high standards of care and client communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration and full surgical competency.
• Experience in emergency and critical care is essential.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate within a large team.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospitalized patients, including workups, surgeries and treatments.
• Handle incoming ECC consultations and emergencies.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of surgeons and support staff.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Inpatient care

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

ECC certificates

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join an experienced Hospital and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) day team! This role is based within a dynamic multi-disciplinary referral centre offering state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive, progressive clinical environment.

About the Practice & Location:

Located in Greater Manchester, this prominent 24‑hour hospital and referral facility features exceptional modern technology, including an on‑site CT scanner, four operating theatres, six consulting rooms, a dedicated ICU, digital X‑ray, advanced ultrasound suites, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and a comprehensive in‑house laboratory. The practice holds Gold Cat‑Friendly status alongside Silver awards for dog and rabbit care, delivering top‑tier veterinary care with round‑the‑clock nursing and veterinary coverage.

About the Role & Team:

This position is tailored for a clinician looking to focus on both inpatient hospital work and emergency cases. Your duties will be split between managing hospitalized patients (workups, surgeries, and treatments) and handling incoming ECC consultations and emergencies.

• Rota: 31–40 hours per week across 4 days, with a 1 in 4 weekend rotation. Flexible rota options are open for discussion.

• Team: You will collaborate with a diverse team of 37 veterinary surgeons, many of whom hold or are pursuing certificates across multiple disciplines (ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Medicine, Cardiology, and more), backed by an exceptional group of Certificate‑holding RVNs and support staff.

About You:

To be considered for this role, you should be:

• Confident in your clinical skills and capable of handling a varied caseload.

• Passionate about delivering high standards of inpatient and emergency care.

• A supportive team player and natural mentor who enjoys working alongside a collaborative clinical team.

• Dedicated to excellent client communication and patient welfare.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience).

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.

• Generous CPD allowance with fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) including tuition, exam fees, and study leave.

• Up to 33 days annual leave (with options to buy/sell).

• Company pension scheme.

• Staff pet care discounts (50% off services, food, and medication).