Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Wigan seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team focused on providing high-quality care. The role offers a work-life balance with a 4-day week, no out-of-hours, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have sole charge experience and an interest in developing their skills in a collaborative environment. Benefits include mental health support and investment in ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing veterinary care with sole-charge responsibility.
• Interest in working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care with sole-charge responsibility.
• Contribute to the growth and development of services in a practice.
• Engage with management to support patient care.

Skills

Sole charge experience

Interest in developing within a progressive environment

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Regan Veterinary Group, Little Lane in Wigan, as a Veterinary Surgeon – with work-life balance in mind. Salary up to £65k (dependent on experience), a 4-day week, no out-of-hours, and just 1 in 4 Saturdays. We are open to job shares, family-friendly hours, or relocation for the right candidate. Wigan offers easy transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with sole charge experience, who wants to grow in a supportive, well-established practice with flexibility that fits real life. There are opportunities locally for our practice to grow, with a management team including an Ophthalmology and a Surgical Advanced Practitioner who will support you in your role.

About the practice

Our friendly and supportive team combines first-opinion care with Advanced Practitioner-led referral services across surgery, ophthalmology, imaging, and medicine. The practice is well-equipped (including laparoscopy, operating microscope, and advanced orthopaedic/soft tissue kit) and values thorough case workups, strong client relationships, and a pragmatic, client-sensitive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care with sole-charge responsibility where applicable, within a collaborative team
• Contribute to the growth and development of services in a multi-disciplinary practice
• Engage with management and colleagues to support patient care and client communication
• Participate in regular clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of clinical reasoning, record-keeping, and evidence-based medicine

Qualifications and experience

• Sole charge experience required or demonstrated capability
• Interest in developing within a progressive, multi-disciplinary environment

What we offer

• Collaborative team culture with multiple certificate holders
• Regular clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Wellbeing focus with mental health support and employee assistance
• Open, no-blame culture with regular 1-to-1s and leadership support
• Opportunity to develop new services with investment in equipment and training
• Wide range of benefits and ongoing development

How to apply

To arrange an informal and confidential chat or to visit the practice, contact David Vaughan in the resourcing team at [e-mail]. To apply online, upload your CV and we’ll be in touch. CVS is committed to being an inclusive place to work and to building a workforce representative of diverse communities.

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