Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

BSAVA/BVA where applicable

Job summary

GLG Vets in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to deliver high‑quality care in a friendly, well‑run practice. You will perform routine surgeries and consultations, communicating clearly with clients while supporting the team in a busy, first‑opinion setting.

Join a supportive, learning‑led culture with CPD encouraged, a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous holidays, and RCVS/VDS fee coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Calm, confident decision‑making in clinical situations.
• Experience with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Run consults and communicate treatment plans clearly.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to deliver inpatient care.
• Contribute to a learning‑led practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision‑maker

Routine imaging

Team‑oriented

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small‑animal first opinion practice

Confidence with routine surgery and consults

Further certifications welcomed

Job description

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon — Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Life in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester means great coffee spots, parks for lunchtime strolls and simple connections for hassle‑free commuting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy