Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Charter Vets, Congleton

VetPartners Limited; Congleton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Congleton seeks a Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to take on managing responsibilities in a supportive role. Enjoy a 4-day workweek, competitive salary of up to £75,000, and comprehensive benefits including CPD support and flexible work. Join a dedicated team with a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

£1,750 CPD allowance

Funding for certificates

Enhanced sick leave

Parental leave benefits

Buy/Sell holiday scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• SA Vet with experience in a busy first opinion practice.
• Willingness to take on management responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining a clinical presence.

Responsibilities

• Act as Clinical Lead for the practice with management responsibilities.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support a team of Vets.
• Develop the business and oversee both clinical and non-clinical teams.

Skills

Experience in first opinion practice

Management skills

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

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, supported by 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 2:11 Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. There are no OOH or bank holiday commitments. To learn more about our practice, please click here.

Would you like to join our team?

• Are you an SA Vet with experience in a busy first opinion practice looking 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 Saturday morning shifts?
• Would you prefer no OOH commitments?

If your answer is YES to all these questions, please get in touch.

In return, we offer:

• An excellent salary of up to £75,000 for experienced vets
• CPD allowance of £1,750 (increased for certificate holders)
• Funding and encouragement for certificates
• Enhanced sick, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday, and cycle-to-work schemes
• An in-house referral hospital and OOH team

If interested, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. For an initial chat, call 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.