Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Charter Vets, Congleton

VetPartners Limited; Congleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for its Congleton location. The role encompasses clinical leadership, team management, and an excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours commitments. The practice fosters a supportive environment, and offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including CPD funding and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

CPD allowance of £1750

Funding for certificates

Enhanced sick leave

Parental leave

Buy/Sell Holiday scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Desire to take on management responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Act as the clinical lead, managing both clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Maintain a clinical presence while delivering customer service.
• Participate on a weekend rota.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Clinical management

Small Animal Veterinary Practice

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

We have an opportunity for a Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join Charter Vets in Congleton. The role will act as the Clinical lead for the practice, involving management responsibilities for both clinical and non-clinical teams, developing the business, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining a clinical presence in the practice.

The role involves working alongside three other SA Vets and a support team of RVNs and receptionists. The practice is open daily from 8:30 to 6:30, with a 4-day workweek. You will support on a weekend rota, working 2 out of 11 Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. This position has no OOH or bank holiday commitments. To learn more about our practice, please click here.

Would you like to join our team?

• Are you a SA Vet with experience in a busy first opinion practice who wants to step into a management role?
• Do you want to work with a dedicated, supportive team?
• Are you interested in a 4-day workweek with a 2 out of 11 Saturday mornings?
• Would you prefer no OOH commitments?

If you answered YES to all of these questions, please get in touch.

In return, we offer:

• An excellent salary of up to £75,000 for experienced vets
• CPD allowance of £1750, increasing for certificate holders
• Funding and encouragement for certificates
• Enhanced sick leave, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday, and cycle-to-work scheme
• In-house referral hospital and OOH team

If you're interested, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. For an initial chat, contact Louise White at 07971 632569.

Please apply directly – no agency submissions.

We are committed to fair recruitment and equal opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds.