Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No OOH

CPD allowance

RCVS paid

Indemnity cover

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Salary reviews

Career progression

Vet fee discount

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly first-opinion practice on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. The role offers a varied GP caseload, with consulting and surgery and the opportunity to take clinical responsibility.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with no out-of-hours, a supportive team, and prospects to mentor new graduates while contributing to the practice’s ongoing development and community presence.

Qualifications

• Solid small animal first-opinion experience.
• Comfortable working sole charge when required.
• Enjoys both medicine and surgery and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Balance consulting and surgical duties.
• Mentor and support less experienced Vets within the team.
• Share weekend work and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Small animal surgery

First-opinion care

Mentoring juniors

Client relationships

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Staffordshire

Salary up to £63,376 DOE, No OOH, 37.5 Hours, Excellent Benefits

Prospect Health is looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and well-established first-opinion practice on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Vet who enjoys a varied GP caseload and would like to join a close-knit practice with strong links to its local community.

You will have the opportunity to combine consulting and surgery, take clinical responsibility when required and play an active role in the continued development of the practice.

The Role

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with a varied mix of consultations and surgery.

You can expect:

A broad small animal first-opinion caseloadA good balance of consulting and surgical workOpportunities to work independently and take clinical responsibilityShared weekend participationOccasional work across nearby practices within the wider groupNo out-of-hours, supporting a healthy work-life balanceThe opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the future development of the practiceThere is also scope to support and mentor new graduate Vets, making this a great option for someone who enjoys sharing their experience and helping others develop.

About the Practice

This RCVS accredited practice has a strong reputation locally and combines high clinical standards with a friendly, community-focused approach.

You'll be joining a supportive team that includes experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses and front-of-house colleagues.

The practice has a strong local client base and prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

While it has the welcoming feel of a traditional local veterinary practice, the team is ambitious and keen to continue developing its services and presence within the community.

About You

This position would suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who:

Has solid small animal first-opinion experienceIs comfortable working sole charge when requiredEnjoys both medicine and surgeryIs confident managing a varied GP caseloadTakes a proactive and collaborative approachEnjoys building strong client relationshipsWould like to contribute to the growth and development of a practiceHas an interest in mentoring and supporting less experienced Vets

Location

Located on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border, offering an attractive combination of countryside and excellent transport links.

The town has a good selection of cafés, pubs and local amenities, while the surrounding countryside and Peak District provide plenty of options for walking and outdoor activities.

Excellent rail and road connections, including easy access to the M6, make Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester readily accessible.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £63,376 depending on experience37.5-hour working weekNo out-of-hours6.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays£1,750 annual CPD allowanceCPD and training supportRCVS membership paidTwo additional professional membership subscriptionsProfessional indemnity coverHealth cash planEnhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leaveCompany sick payDiscounted veterinary feesCycle to Work schemeEmployee discounts and cashback benefitsAnnual salary reviewsWellbeing supportExcellent career progression opportunities