Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking a veterinary surgeon for their 24-hour center in Ashton. This role offers a supportive environment with clinical freedom, a 4-day workweek, and numerous benefits including private medical insurance and CPD opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional pet care and work-life balance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance of 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

£1,500 annual CPD allowance

Funded certificate opportunities

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality care.
• Skilled in Schedule 3 procedures.
• Capable of mentoring and influencing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care and maintain compliance.
• Develop treatment plans and mentor team members.
• Ensure smooth clinical handovers.

Skills

Team player

Clinical leadership

Coaching

Effective communication

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

We're excited to announce that due to growth at our 24-hour centre in Ashton, we are recruiting for a further veterinary surgeon to help meet our patient care needs.

Ashton has historically been a leader in practising minimally invasive surgical techniques, which continues today. We take referrals from Medivet and other independent vet practices in the region, and it is the only 24-hour practice in the area.

We aim to build on the strong surgical foundations of this practice with the addition of another certificate holder. A Medicine or ECC certificate would be ideal, but we welcome applications from candidates interested in joining a highly motivated team with clinical freedom to develop their interests and provide high standards of care to pets in the Manchester area.

The clinic features a large prep area, imaging suite, bespoke dog and cat wards, and a separate isolation area. It has good links to downtown Liverpool and the neighboring Pennines, offering a balanced city and rural environment for your leisure time.

We offer a 4-day workweek, with no OOH duties, and the option of either 1:3 Saturdays or 1:6 full weekends on-site. The site is supported by a highly experienced OOH team, ensuring good handovers and excellent patient care.

We are committed to work-life balance and are open to flexible working arrangements or school-friendly hours.

Key Benefits:

Role Accountabilities:
Providing exceptional care for patients, clients, and colleagues—making a positive difference through every interaction.
In this role, you will:

Your Skills and Experience:

• 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 of 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’ leave.
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical options based on service length.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship and relocation.

Responsibilities include delivering clinical care, providing client updates, maintaining compliance, developing treatment plans, mentoring team members, ensuring smooth clinical handovers, and supporting clinical best practices.

Requirements include being an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon, experienced in delivering high-quality care, effective team player, capable of clinical leadership, experienced with Schedule 3 procedures, and skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider across the UK, with a presence in France, Germany, and Spain. We support a large, connected community of colleagues dedicated to exceptional care, innovation, and compassionate service. Join us to be part of our future growth and make a difference in animal healthcare.