Veterinary Surgeon

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre (Oldham); Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Oldham is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role involves performing routine surgeries, mentoring younger vets, and maintaining high professional standards in a modern practice equipped with advanced technology. The salary is up to £74,000, alongside various benefits including holidays and pensions.

Benefits

Holidays

Pensions

Discounts

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Must perform routine GP operations, including GDVs, ex-laps, and C-sections.
• Comfortable teaching and performing first opinion procedures confidently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in routine surgeries and medical cases as part of a clinical team.
• Mentor younger vets and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain high professional standards and deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

Confidence in consults and surgery

Strong communication skills

Ability to mentor younger vets

Proactive and team player

Tools

Digital radiography

Endoscopy equipment

TTA kit

Job description

Overview

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre is searching for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Oldham, Lancashire. We are located at the gateway to the Pennines and are very accessible, with vets based in the city (Manchester), or others choosing a more rural life!

Our modern, small animal veterinary practice is well-equipped with the latest technology, including dental radiography, digital x-ray, and referral-level ultrasound equipment with cardiac and abdominal probes, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, plus rhinoscopy equipment for those with a medical interest. We have a TTA kit and electro-cautery, plus a tonometer and slit lamp.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled GP Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in consults and surgery, with a solid caseload and the ability to perform all routine GP operations, including GDVs, ex-laps, and C-sections when needed. You should be proactive, a team player, and comfortable mentoring younger vets. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential, along with the ability to teach and perform first opinion procedures confidently.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on general practice procedures and client communication.
• Conduct and assist in routine surgeries and medical cases as part of a collaborative clinical team.
• Mentor younger vets and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain high professional standards and deliver patient-centred care.

Hours and Salary

Working hours are approximately 40 hours over 4 days, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays. Salary for this Veterinary Surgeon role is up to £74,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will have access to support from Vet Oracle, a digital teleservices platform led by veterinary specialists and referral clinicians providing interpretations and clinical advice across disciplines including medicine, radiology, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, and dentistry.

Other benefits include holidays, pensions, discounts, parental leave, fee payments, and more you can view via our what-we-offer page.

How to Apply

If you'd like to visit the practice and meet our amazing team for a cuppa and informal chat, or to arrange a confidential chat about this role, contact Dave Vaughan on 07780 436 395 or at [e-mail]. If you feel this is the ideal role for you, please click Apply Now, upload your CV, and we'll be in touch.

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