Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Sale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

CPD allowance

Health insurance

RCVS membership

VDS cover

Parental leave

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to Work

CPD/training support

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Wellbeing focus

Career progression

Job summary

Southfields Veterinary Surgery in Sale, England, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team. The role emphasizes sole charge capability for small animals, with a friendly, family-like culture and a strong focus on professional development.

You will work in a well-equipped practice with modern facilities and a commitment to work-life balance within VetPartners. A competitive benefits package is offered and opportunities for career progression are available.

Qualifications

• MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon, confident with sole charge and must have passed their vet GDP, working in small animal practice.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering tailored care.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to CPD.

Skills

MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Sole charge experience

CPD commitment

Education

Passed Vet GDP

Job description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive, inclusive team?

Southfields Veterinary Surgery is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for exceptional care. We’re proud to be part of the VetPartners family and hold a 2-Star rating in the Best Companies survey.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Minimal sole charge and no out-of-hours commitments
• 15-minute appointments (30 minutes for complex cases) and scheduled admin breaks
• A fully equipped operating theatre, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house lab
• A genuine focus on team wellbeing and work-life balance
• Regular social events – from Go Ape and horse riding to comedy nights and craft sessions

Hear from our team:

“Working at Southfields is incredibly rewarding. The supportive team, facilities and genuine care for both employees and patients make every day enjoyable.”

“I’ve been here 5 years and can honestly say it’s the best place I’ve ever worked.”

What We’re Looking For

• MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon, confident with solecharge and must have passed their vet GDP, working in small animal practice
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering tailored care
• A collaborative approach and commitment to CPD

What We Offer

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive environment where your growth is encouraged

We work hard to be a great place to work. As the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities