Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - 12 month FTC

Armstrong Vets; Bury; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 61.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Cash Plan

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Discounted veterinary fees

CPD and career development support

Cycle to Work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Armac Veterinary Group in Bury is seeking an RCVS-registered Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover. The role offers a varied caseload with exposure to ECC and a supportive, large team without out-of-hours or sole-charge duties.

The position suits vets who value clinical variety and collaborative practice. A 30-hour week with flexible patterns is offered, with weekend hours paid in addition where applicable.

Formación

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with small animal experience.
• Role requires no out-of-hours work and no sole charge responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct routine consultations and preventative care.
• Handle ECC cases and inpatient management as part of a large team.
• Opportunities for occasional surgical days if desired, otherwise consult-focused.
• Work as part of a supported, collaborative vet team with no on-call burden.
• Engage in a varied caseload across routine and emergency cases.

Conocimientos

Clinical experience

ECC experience

Communication skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Educación

RCVS registration

Descripción del empleo

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - 12 month FTC

Armac Veterinary Group (Bury)

Small Animal

Fixed Term Contract

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Starting January 2027

Looking for a role that offers clinical variety, a great team, and flexibility around your lifestyle?

Armac Veterinary Group is looking for an RCVS-registered Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys a varied caseload, exposure to ECC work, and the support of a large, collaborative team, all without out-of-hours commitments or sole charge responsibilities.

Why Join Armac?

We are an RCVS-accredited, two-site small animal practice based in Bury and Bolton, with a busy 24-hour A&E hospital in Bury. Our diverse caseload provides excellent opportunities to develop and maintain a broad range of clinical skills across both routine and emergency care.

You’ll be joining a highly supportive team of:

• 14 Veterinary Surgeons (including several certificate holders)
• 20 RVNs, Student Veterinary Nurses and Animal Care Assistants
• 13 dedicated support team members

Our hospital facilities include:

• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory

Giving you everything you need to provide exceptional patient care.

The Opportunity

This role offers a rewarding mix of consultations, ECC work and inpatient care, making it ideal for a vet who enjoys variety in their working day.

There is also the opportunity to participate in occasional surgical days for candidates who enjoy surgery, although this is entirely optional and the role can be tailored towards a consult‑focused caseload if preferred.

As part of a practice that provides out‑of‑hours services to local member practices, you’ll see a broad and interesting case mix while working alongside experienced colleagues in a well‑supported environment.

**Salary - up to £55,000 for 30 hrs, dependent on experience.Weekend hours paid in addition**

Working Pattern

• Part‑time, 30 hours per week
• 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
• 8:00am - 6:30pm
• 9.00am – 7.30pm
• 10:00am - 8:30pm
• Flexible working arrangements considered, including potential school‑hour patterns for the right candidate
• 8:00am - 7:00pm or
• 10:00am - 8:00pm

Enjoy Excellent Work‑Life Balance

No out‑of‑hours
No sole charge

About You

We’re looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Has good all-round clinical experience, including routine consultations, preventative healthcare and ECC work
• If interested in joining the surgical rota, is confident performing routine surgical procedures
• Has excellent communication and client care skills
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion and professionalism
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

We are happy to support and encourage any specialist clinical interests.

As part of the VetPartners family, you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits (pro rata), including:

• Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional memberships paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks employee discounts, cashback and rewards scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)
• CPD and career development support
• Company sick pay

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

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