Veterinary Surgeon 4 day/week – Independent Practice | Northwich, Cheshire, UK

Veterinary ST; Northwich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Pension scheme

Discounts

Regular social events

Job summary

The Vet Office in Northwich, Cheshire, is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established independent small animal practice. This role offers genuine clinical autonomy, excellent facilities and a supportive team, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

We seek a vet confident working independently, with strong medical and surgical skills, and a collaborative approach. The role includes a 4-day week, no OOH, and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, with competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience across small animal general practice.
• Good medical and surgical skills.
• Confidence working independently.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.
• Interest in continuing clinical development.

Skills

Small animal practice

Medical skills

Surgical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Up to£65,000 DOE

4-day week | No OOH | 1:3 Saturday mornings

Northwich, Cheshire, UK

Up to£65,000 DOE

4-day week | No OOH | 1:3 Saturday mornings

The Vet Office is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established independent small animal practice in Northwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking for genuine clinical autonomy, excellent facilities and a supportive team environment — while maintaining a great work-life balance.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced vet who is confident working independently and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience across small animal general practice
• Good medical and surgical skills
• Confidence working independently
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues
• A positive and team-focused attitude
• A genuine interest in continuing to develop clinically

Working Pattern

• 4-day working week
• No Out of Hours
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12:30pm)
• Excellent continuity of cases

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Paid RCVS, VDS and CPD support
• Discounts and pension scheme
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Regular social events
• Opportunities to develop your own clinical interests

The Practice

You will be joining a supportive team of vets, nurses and receptionists within a well-equipped independent practice.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated dental suite
• 3 theatres
• Tier 2 accredited facilities
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Electrosurgical equipment
• On-site laboratory
• Much more

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new opportunity within an independent practice where you can enjoy both clinical development and a great work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.