Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Bury, Lancashire, England

The Vet Service; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS membership

VDS cover

Additional subscriptions

Job summary

The Vet Service is seeking an RCVS-registered Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a busy, supportive practice on a part-time 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on consultations and inpatient care, with optional surgical days for routine procedures.

With no out-of-hours and no sole-charge responsibilities, you will work collaboratively within a friendly team and have flexibility around school hours; weekend work is on a 1-in-6 rotation, paid in addition to salary.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration is required.
• Comfortable with routine consultations and small animal patient care.
• Confidence with routine surgery is useful for those wanting surgical days.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate client approach.
• Able to work collaboratively within a supportive clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultations and inpatient care.
• Participate in surgical days if desired.
• Work as part of a supportive clinical team with clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

RCVS-registered veterinarian

Job description

Job Description: Our client is seeking an RCVS-registered Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a busy, supportive small animal setting on a part-time 12-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity is ideal for a vet looking for a varied role that fits around personal commitments while still offering access to a diverse and rewarding caseload.

The position is focused on consultations and inpatient care, with optional surgical days available for those who wish to include routine procedures. With no out-of-hours and no sole charge, this role provides a balanced clinical environment supported by an experienced wider team.

Qualifications Needed:

• RCVS registration is required
• Comfortable with routine consultations and small animal patient care
• Confidence with routine surgery is useful for those wanting surgical days
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate client approach
• Able to work collaboratively within a supportive clinical team

Package:

• Part-time 20-hour weekly schedule
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Two working days per week with flexible options available
• Possible school-hours arrangement for the right candidate
• One weekend in six, paid in addition to salary
• No out-of-hours commitment
• No sole-charge responsibility
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays, pro rata
• £1,750 CPD allowance per year, pro rata
• RCVS membership, VDS cover, and two additional subscriptions included