Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Warrington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS membership reimbursed

VDS cover

£1,750 CPD allowance

Certificates supported

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted veterinary care for your-p"

Job summary

Lymm & Birchwood Veterinary Practices in Cheshire invites a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our dual-site teams at Lymm Veterinary Surgery and Birchwood Vets in Warrington.

This is a full-time role (4 days per week) with weekend and bank holiday cover, supported by a collaborative team to deliver exceptional care across both sites. You will handle consultations, medical work-ups and first-opinion surgeries within a busy, friendly practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with animal welfare focus.
• Registered with RCVS or equivalent.
• Experience in first-opinion practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consultations with small animals.
• Medical work-ups and diagnostic investigations.
• First-opinion surgical procedures and routine surgeries.

Skills

Small Animal Vet

Surgical skills

Education

BVMS/BVMS or equivalent

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full-Time Opportunity

Lymm & Birchwood Veterinary Practices, Cheshire

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive teams across Lymm Veterinary Surgery and Birchwood Vets in Warrington.

This is a full-time position (4 days per week), with a shared commitment to weekend and bank holiday cover at Beech House Veterinary Centre.

The Role

You’ll be working across two well-established GP practices, supported by an experienced and collaborative team, including:

• A dual-site Clinical Director with a strong surgical focus
• An experienced Small Animal Vet
• A recently graduated veterinary surgeon

We’re looking for a confident Small Animal Vet who enjoys a varied caseload, including:

• Consultations
• Medical work-ups
• First-opinion surgical procedures

This is a great opportunity for someone who values both clinical variety and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to further develop their skills.

About the Practices

Lymm Veterinary Surgery
Located in the heart of the local community, Lymm has been caring for pets for over 30 years and has built a strong reputation for friendly, personalised care.

• RCVS-accredited small animal practice
• Silver-level Cat Friendly Clinic status
• Offers a full range of services including surgery, imaging and nurse clinics
• Known for its calm, low-stress approach to patient care

Birchwood Vets, Warrington
Conveniently based at Birchwood Shopping Centre, this practice combines excellent clinical care with ease of access for clients.

• Friendly, community-focused team environment
• Strong emphasis on making visits stress-free and welcoming
• Provides routine and advanced first-opinion services including diagnostics, dentistry and preventative care

About Us

Our teams are close-knit, welcoming, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Wellbeing is a key priority, and we’re proud that Lymm Veterinary Surgery was a Finalist for ‘Wellbeing Practice of the Year 2024’, reflecting our strong focus on creating a positive and supportive workplace.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• RCVS membership reimbursed and VDS cover
• £1,750 CPD allowance (increased for certificate holders)
• Certificates supported and encouraged
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Access to in-house referral hospital and OOH team
• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 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
• 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
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities