Veterinary Referral Clinician – Surgery

Vets Now; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Company pension

BVA membership

VDS cover

Cycle to Work

CPD allowance £5000

Job summary

VetsNow Manchester is a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital offering specialist-led services in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and a 24/7 out-of-hours service for neighbouring practices. The hospital houses Diplomates and certificate holders across surgery, ECC, internal medicine, cardiology and imaging, and trains residents and interns.

We seek a Diplomate or residency-trained Surgeon to manage a varied referral caseload, deliver advanced procedures, mentor colleagues, and

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration.
• Residency-trained, board-certified (ECVS/ACVS), board-eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex referral caseload across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, depending on expertise.
• Deliver advanced surgical procedures and exceptional standards of patient care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary referral environment.
• Provide clinical advice and support to referring veterinary practices.
• Support and mentor colleagues through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute positively to the growth and development of the surgical referral service.
• Supervise surgery residents and rotating interns.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration

Residency-trained/board-certified (ECVS/ACVS)

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Diplomate or residency-trained Surgeon to support and help drive our growing referral caseload across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Whilst experience across multiple disciplines would be welcomed, we would also be happy to consider candidates with a preference or advanced expertise in one of these areas.

This role would work alongside our multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with our existing referral surgeons to deliver outstanding patient care. Our varied referral and emergency caseload provides exposure to a wide range of complex surgical procedures across multiple disciplines in a supportive, specialist-led environment.

VetsNow Manchester is a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital offering specialist led services in ECC, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and orthopaedic surgery, as well as cardiology and imaging supported by advanced practitioners. The hospital is a 24/7 centre providing an out-of-hours service for neighbouring practices.

We have a large and highly skilled team of veterinary professionals including Diplomates and Certificate holders across surgery, ECC, internal medicine, Cardiology and Imaging. We are also proud to train Surgery residents, ECC-specific interns and rotating interns.

The hospital is fully equipped with advanced facilities including:

• 16-slice CT
• Dedicated soft tissue and orthopaedic theatres
• Full endoscopy suite
• Digital radiography and ultrasonography
• Fluoroscopy
• Fully stocked in-house laboratory
• Intensive care facility with 24/7 veterinary and nursing supervision

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional clinical standards and customer service, while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong team ethos.

Vets Now are part of Inspiring Vet Care. At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Referral Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

• Manage a varied and complex referral caseload across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, depending on your expertise
• Deliver advanced surgical procedures and exceptional standards of patient care
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary referral environment
• Provide clinical advice and support to referring veterinary practices
• Support and mentor colleagues through collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Contribute positively to the continued growth and development of the surgical referral service
• Supervise surgery residents and rotating interns

The working week is 10-hour shifts, 8am–6pm and ideally this is a 40 hour per week role but 30 hours per week will also be considered, this offers a strong work-life balance, there is currently no weekend or evening on call rota as the experienced ECC and OOH team mange this caseload during a weekend. Flexible working requests will also be considered where possible.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality referral-level care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration
• Residency-trained, board-certified (ECVS/ACVS), board-eligible status.
• Advanced clinical experience in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery including spinal surgery, or a combination of these disciplines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, referring vets, and multidisciplinary teams
• A collaborative, supportive, and team-focused approach
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• 7 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Company pension scheme
• BVA membership and VDS cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous CPD allowance £5000 with 40 hours leave

For additional information please contact Ciaran at [e-mail].

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, Inspiring Vet Care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.