Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Certificates funding

RCVS membership

VDS membership

BVNA membership

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Manchester Fort is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive team. The practice, located within the Pets at Home store at Manchester Fort Retail Park, offers modern facilities and a collaborative culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to develop their clinical interests.

We welcome at least one year PQE and look for someone who enjoys building client relationships, delivering excellent patient care, and working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post‑qualification experience.
• Confident with routine consultations and soft‑tissue surgeries.
• Comfortable taking occasional sole charge.
• Team player who builds strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine consultations and soft‑tissue surgeries.
• Support colleagues and contribute to high patient care.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Soft tissue surgery

Client communication

Team player

Job description

Up to £60,000 DOE | No OOH | Certificate Support

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a friendly, supportive practice where you’ll genuinely make a difference?

At Manchester Fort Vets for Pets, we’re a relatively new and growing practice with a small, close‑knit team who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As a smaller practice, every team member plays an important role, and we pride ourselves on creating a collaborative environment where everyone is valued, supported and encouraged to develop.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least one year’s post‑qualification experience to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming practice where you can build strong client relationships, develop your clinical interests and enjoy working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

About Us

Located within the Pets at Home store at Manchester Fort Retail Park, our practice benefits from modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of onsite parking.

Situated in the Cheetham Hill area, we’re conveniently located close to Manchester city centre, the AO Arena and excellent transport links, making this an ideal location for commuters.

Meet the Team

• 1 Veterinary Surgeon with a PGCert in Small Animal Surgery
• 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• Student Veterinary Nurse
• Veterinary Care Assistant
• 1 Practice Manager
• 2 Receptionists

As a growing practice, we enjoy working closely together and supporting one another to provide the highest standards of care for both our patients and clients.

About Our Practice Owner

Practice Owner and Lead Vet, Alex, graduated in 2017 and has been part of the Vets for Pets family for seven years. With a particular passion for surgery and a PGCert in Small Animal Surgery, Alex enjoys mentoring colleagues, performing complex procedures and managing challenging medical cases. His supportive leadership style and commitment to clinical excellence help create an environment where team members can learn, develop and thrive.

About the Role

This is ideally a full‑time position, although we’re happy to discuss flexible or part‑time hours for the right candidate.

We’re looking for someone who is confident with routine consultations and soft‑tissue surgeries, and comfortable taking occasional sole charge. Most importantly, we’re seeking a team player who enjoys building relationships with clients, supporting colleagues and providing excellent patient care.

In Return We Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• No out‑of‑hours requirements
• Generous CPD allowance
• Funded certificates and support for clinical development
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVNA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Social events and wellbeing initiatives
• Exclusive company and high street discounts
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
• Excellent career development opportunities within the Vet Group
• Holiday allowance

Location

M8 8EP

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!