Veterinary Surgeon - Manchester

Purosearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their compassionate team. The role offers a mix of routine and emergency surgeries with modern facilities. Enjoy benefits such as 7 weeks annual leave, salary up to £80,000 DOE, covered fees, and relocation assistance. This position promises a supportive culture and protected breaks, making it an ideal next step for a dedicated professional looking to enhance their career in veterinary care.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Relocation assistance

Generous CPD allowance

A day off for your birthday

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with high standards.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency surgery, vaccinations, and consultations.
• Provide compassionate care to diverse animal cases.
• Collaborate with local rescue organizations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Emergency surgery

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Manchester

A thriving independent practice in the heart of Manchester is searching for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly, dedicated, and compassionate team. Known for delivering professional, tailored care to pets of all shapes and sizes, this practice places patient welfare at the centre of everything they do. Their mission is simple: to provide exceptional veterinary care that truly makes a difference, both to the animals they treat and to the people who love them. The practice is equipped with modern facilities to support high clinical standards, including three spacious consultation suites, a full onsite laboratory, an X‑ray suite, a dedicated dental suite, two state‑of‑the‑art surgical theatres, separate cat and dog waiting areas, and excellent staff amenities such as showers, changing rooms, a kitchen, and breakout spaces. The team works closely with local animal shelters and rescue organisations to transform the lives of vulnerable animals.

A typical day offers a balance of variety and clinical autonomy, with a mix of routine and emergency surgeries alongside day‑to‑day consultations such as vaccinations, boosters, second opinions, and complex cases. Consultations are structured at 10 minutes, with 30 minutes allocated for euthanasia’s to ensure compassion is never rushed. Protecting wellbeing is a priority: vets enjoy a protected one hour lunch break, time to follow up on ongoing cases, and dedicated slots to call clients with lab results. The team values communication, with time set aside for catch ups and smooth handovers as shifts finish. Located in central Manchester, the practice offers all the benefits of city living and easy access to transport, culture, and amenities.

For an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a progressive, well‑equipped independent practice with a warm team and an exciting, varied caseload, this could be the perfect next chapter!

Responsibilities

• Enjoy an exciting and varied caseload in a modern, independent Manchester practice equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities including two surgical theatres, onsite lab, dental suite, and advanced imaging.
• Deliver compassionate, tailored care to pets of all shapes and sizes while prioritising patient welfare.
• Work with a supportive, vibrant team culture with protected breaks, dedicated follow‑up time, and seamless handovers that prioritise wellbeing and work–life balance.
• Collaborate with local rescue organisations and community partners to make a real impact in the local area.
• Provide clinical excellence across routine and emergency surgery, vaccinations, boosters, second opinions, and complex cases.

Rota

• Full time position
• 1:4 Saturday mornings
• No OOH

Benefits

• 7 weeks annual leave
• Salary up to £80,000 DOE
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Relocation assistance
• Generous CPD allowance
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee discounts
• Gym membership
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-56342