Veterinary Surgeon - Modern Clinic and Autonomy

Medivet Group; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

CPD allowance

Cycle to Work

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Medivet Group is seeking a confident, compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their refurbished modern clinic in Newton-le-Willows. This role offers sole charge responsibilities with support from an experienced team, ensuring exceptional patient care. You will enjoy a 4-day week, robust health benefits, generous annual leave, professional development allowance, and opportunities for relocation support. Join a collaborative environment where your skills make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care.
• Experience in sole charge settings is desired.
• Strong teamwork skills and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Share skills and support community development.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Client care

Sole charge management

Team collaboration

Education

MRCVS qualification

Job description

Balance autonomy and support in a role designed around both you and your patients.

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, close‑knit team in a recently refurbished, modern high‑street clinic at the heart of the local community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys sole charge while still benefiting from a strong, supportive team. You’ll work closely with experienced Branch Partner Nina and a skilled Head Veterinary Nurse, ensuring you have the guidance and collaboration needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

Being supported by an experienced team will allow you to focus on building lasting relationships with clients and patients while maintaining high clinical and regulatory standards.

The Role

• 4‑day week with excellent continuity of care
• Sole charge with support from an experienced team
• Weekend rota at Chorley 24‑hour hospital (approx. every 6 weeks)
• 1‑2 bank holiday rota per year
• Access to advanced facilities and a wider clinical network

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑run, community‑focused practice where you can thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Health and well‑being

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24‑hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development