Veterinary Surgeon - Flexible working available!

Vets for Pets; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Handforth is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, flexible working hours, and a supportive team culture focused on high-quality clinical care. The ideal candidate will have experience in small animal practice and be passionate about delivering exceptional care. Apply to shape the future of practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Pension plan

Flexible working hours

A voice in shaping the work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal practice required.
• Must be confident in routine surgeries and consultations.
• Desire to develop a specialism or complete a certificate supported.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of small animal practice.
• Maintain a balance in work and life.
• Engage in a supportive, collaborative culture.

Skills

Experience in small animal practice

Confident in routine surgeries

Passionate about high-quality clinical care

Job description

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Client:

Vets for Pets

Location:

Handforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Veterinary Surgeon – Altrincham Vets4Pets

Up to £60,000 DOE | 35 Hours | Flexible Working | Forward-Thinking Culture

Are you ready to shape the future of small animal practice while maintaining the balance you need in life? Join us in the heart of Altrincham, Greater Manchester — a thriving, well-connected town offering the best of metropolitan living with a community feel.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, Balanced Working: Our full-time role is 35 hours per week, and we’ll tailor your rota to suit — whether that’s early finishes, late starts, or compressed hours.
• Protected days with no planned client-facing time, giving you dedicated space for admin, operations, and learning.
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, with a guaranteed minimum of 1 in 3, and time off in lieu.
• No out-of-hours or Sundays.
• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE).
• Newly extended, modern space: Five consult rooms, two theatres, recovery area, and a large breakout space for proper rest.
• Reimagining practice life: No front desk, no phones in reception, and a dedicated vet area to think, study, and breathe.
• Supportive, collaborative culture: A no-blame team that values transparency, growth, and well-being.

Meet the Team

• Amy has completed her CertAVP in soft tissue surgery and plays a key role in developing our surgical services.
• Nathan, the practice owner, holds a GP Certificate with a focus on orthopaedics.
• Jo, one of our experienced RVNs, holds the Advanced Veterinary Nursing Diploma and supports clinical standards and mentoring.
• A strong nursing and patient care team of 8.
• An engaged client care team who ensure the client journey mirrors the quality of our patient care.
• A proactive Practice Manager who champions mental well-being, team cohesion, and long-term success.

About You

• Experience in small animal practice.
• Confident in routine surgeries and consultations.
• Passionate about high-quality, progressive clinical care.
• Interested in developing a specialism or completing a certificate? We’ll support and fund it.

What We Offer

• Up to £60,000 salary (DOE)
• Pension plan
• A voice in shaping the way we work — and the space to thrive

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If your values align and you’re excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

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!