Veterinary Surgeon - Manchester

purovets; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving veterinary practice in central Manchester is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their compassionate team. You will enjoy a varied caseload, clinical autonomy, and a supportive environment with modern facilities. The position offers a salary of up to £80,000, generous benefits, and responsibilities that include surgeries and consultations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in veterinary medicine and relevant experience. Join a practice that values communication and wellbeing, making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Relocation assistance

Generous CPD allowance

Birthday off

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and routine surgeries.
• Skilled in providing tailored care to pets.
• Proficient in consultations and follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency surgeries.
• Conduct day-to-day consultations like vaccinations.
• Maintain communication with clients on lab results.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Manchester

• 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.
• Benefit from a, vibrant team culture with protected breaks, dedicated follow‑up time, and seamless handovers that truly prioritise wellbeing and work–life balance.
• Make a real impact in the local community through partnerships with rescue organisations while delivering compassionate, tailored care to pets all shapes and sizes.
• Receive a competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum, a generous benefits package, and relocation support to help you settle seamlessly into life in central 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.

Their modern facilities ensure vets have everything they need to work to the highest 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 practice is proud to work closely with local animal shelters and rescue organisations, offering vital support and expertise to help 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 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.

Supported by a vibrant, experienced group of nurses, and support staff, this is an environment where teamwork, kindness, and clinical excellence go hand in hand. Located in central Manchester, the practice offers all the benefits of city living, excellent transport links, buzzing culture, fantastic food, and endless amenities on the doorstep.

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!

The 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