Shelter Vet Surgeon — Casual, Life-Saving Care

RSPCA; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

RSPCA Manchester Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a casual basis. The role involves treating rescued animals across our Manchester facilities and occasionally offsite work at other centres.

This zero-hours contract includes shifts 08:00–16:00, with on-call, night/weekend allowances, and travel across the region. You should be RCVS‑registered, have an interest or experience in shelter medicine, and be able to work autonomously, communicating complex welfare decisions

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary surgeon with RCVS.
• Interest or experience in shelter medicine.
• Driver's license essential for regional travel.
• Ability to work autonomously and explain welfare decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Neutering and soft tissue surgery.
• Shelter medicine and clinical care for rescued animals.
• Dentistry as part of the care plan.
• Off-site work around once a week for shelter medicine.
• Implementing RSPCA policies on re-homability and welfare decisions.
• Welfare support for the Inspectorate.

Skills

Autonomy

Decision making

Shelter medicine

Welfare focus

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Job description

RSPCA Manchester Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a casual basis. The role involves treating rescued animals across our Manchester facilities and occasionally offsite work at other centres.

This zero-hours contract includes shifts 08:00–16:00, with on-call, night/weekend allowances, and travel across the region. You should be RCVS‑registered, have an interest or experience in shelter medicine, and be able to work autonomously, communicating complex welfare decisions