Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon at their Bamber Bridge location. This full-time role offers a mix of consulting and surgery, ideal for those with 2+ years in small animal practice. You will join a supportive team and enjoy a 4-day work week with no out-of-hours. The clinic offers various benefits, including private medical insurance and funded CPD opportunities. This position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in veterinary care.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year

Funded certificate opportunities

VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid

Pension

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS.
• Experience in small animal practice, ideally over 2 years.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide updates to clients about their pets.
• Prepare accurate treatment and care plans.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Client communication

Coaching and influencing

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Medivet Bamber Bridge is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and friendly four-vet team in a dynamic role that offers real scope to make an impact. This is a full-time opportunity ideal for someone with at least 2 years of UK small animal practice experience who enjoys a true mix of consulting and surgery, and who’s ready to help shape the next chapter of a busy, community-loved clinic.

Our Bamber Bridge practice - known locally as Withy Grove Vets - is an award-winning site in a vibrant suburban location, with excellent links to Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, and stunning local countryside. It’s a great base for vets looking for variety in both work and life.

You’ll be joining a welcoming team that includes a three-times surgery certificate holder to work alongside, supported by a brilliant nursing and client care team. We also work closely with the nearby Medivet 24-hour hospital and surrounding branches, offering strong clinical collaboration and internal referrals for more complex cases.

The clinic is well-equipped, offering a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services including laparoscopy, endoscopy, TTA kit, patella luxation equipment, quality ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray, capnography and ventilators. Our clinic is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic team member to join us as we embark on the next chapter of our journey.

We’re proud to offer a personal, compassionate service to a loyal client base, and we're passionate about mentoring and developing our team.

We offer a 4-day week with no OOH, and a fair share of weekend cover (1:3 Saturdays or 1:6 full weekends). We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support a strong work-life balance for the right candidate.

If you’re looking for a hands‑on role with real autonomy, and an opportunity to be part of something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact [e-mail]

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Pension.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.li>
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other - we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• If relevant: Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.