Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

No OOH

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Purosearch in Greater Manchester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a fast-growing, independent, family-owned veterinary group at its state-of-the-art practice. The role offers a balanced mix of consulting and theatre work with 15-minute consultations and built-in administration time, promoting high clinical standards.

The successful candidate will enjoy a 4-day week, no out-of-hours shifts, a £1,000 CPD allowance, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and fees covered for

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Greater Manchester

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £40,000 to £65,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: MANCHESTER

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

Summary

Veterinary Surgeon - Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Highlights: 4-day week | No OOH | State-of-the-art practice | Fear Free accredited

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who genuinely cares about pets, people and great clinical standards? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, independent, family-owned veterinary group at its state-of-the-art practice in Greater Manchester. The team is passionate about providing compassionate, Fear Free care while creating a workplace where Veterinary Surgeons can develop, have fun and build a career they enjoy.

Why Join?

• £40,000-£65,000 DOE
• 4-day working week - 8:30am-7pm
• No OOH and just 1:2 Saturday mornings, reducing as the team grows
• £1,000 CPD allowance with support towards certificates
• 5 weeks' holiday + bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance + Employee Assistance Programme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• FREE Total Wellness Plans for your own pets + generous staff discounts
• Fear Free training and accreditation
• 3 paid days to volunteer for a local charity
• Quarterly team fun budget, summer and Christmas socials
• Opportunities for international CPD trips, including the South of France

The Opportunity

The role offers a varied mix of consulting and theatre work, with dedicated administration time built into each day. Consultations are 15 minutes, allowing the team to maintain a busy but well-supported clinical environment.

The practice is growing rapidly, so this is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to be part of something young, ambitious and genuinely different.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced owners who are actively involved in the practice and committed to supporting the team. There is plenty of opportunity to take on new challenges, develop clinically and work towards further qualifications.

The Rota

• 4 days per week, 8:30am-7pm
• Mix of consulting and theatre
• Daily administration time included
• 1:2 Saturday mornings, 8:30am-1pm
• Saturday commitment will reduce as the veterinary team grows
• No out-of-hours
• Good Friday worked with a day in lieu

Career Development

The practice actively encourages Veterinary Surgeons to develop their skills and pursue their interests, with a £1,000 CPD allowance and scope to study towards certificates.

There are also opportunities to attend CPD trips to the South of France, alongside the chance to win a trip to the North American Veterinary Congress.

If you're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role where clinical development, work-life balance, team culture and genuinely compassionate pet care all matter, this could be an excellent next step.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.