Veterinary Surgeon - Real Progression Prospects

Vets for Pets; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000 (FTE)

Clinical Lead potential

No OOH or weekend work

CPD encouraged and funded

In-house career development

RVCS/BVA fees paid

Reward hub discounts

20% discount at Vets4Pets and Pets at

Job summary

Cheadle Heath Vets4Pets is seeking an experienced vet to join their team at Cheadle Heath. The role offers a 38-hour week over four days with no weekends and no OOH, plus flexible rota options. A surgical bias is advantageous and CPD can be supported to help you progress.

The practice emphasises work-life balance, competitive pay up to £60,000 (DOE, FTE) and opportunities to advance toward a Clinical Lead role. Ongoing professional development and member benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with solid surgical skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team player in a busy practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgeries and clinical consultations.
• Deliver high-quality patient care with a focus on work‑life balance.
• Support the practice drive to continually improve and expand services.

Skills

Surgical bias

Team player

CPD encouraged

Consultations

Leadership potential

Job description

Are you looking for a truly supportive practice with a family feel, low staff turnover, no weekends and the potential for you to become a Clinical Lead?

• This is a great opportunity to join our Cheadle Heath practice who are looking for an experienced vet to join them and help the practice reach new heights!
• If you have a special interest the team at Cheadle Heath are happy to support you and certificate and CPD can be supported
• A surgical bias would be an advantage
• The role is for 38 hours per week worked over 4 days a week (but does have no weekends at this time)
• There is no OOH
• There is flexibility in the rota ensuring it offers true work life balance
• 15 minute consults as standard, further extended for more involved appointments
• The practice build time into your day to allow you the opportunity to keep on top of tasks and get home on time!
• There will be some sole charge
• Excellent pay up to £60,000 (DOE, FTE)

About us:

Cheadle Heath Vets4Pets is a standalone practice owned and run locally by Marina and Abigail. The practice is in a traditional setting and it has become a staple of the local community. The team has a keen desire to build on their success to date with ambitions to offer as much as they can for the local community.

Work-Life Balance:

Marina and Abigail have created a working environment that ensures the well-being of colleagues is a top priority. They recognise and support the importance of a healthy work-life balance and can offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs. Whilst the role is 38 hours per week, the detail of how that looks can be discussed at interview.

There are no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements, and we do not currently open at the weekend.

Your Role:

Whether you are looking to accommodate a change in lifestyle, take the next step up in your career, or are just looking for a change in environment, this role would provide the perfect opportunity.

We are looking for a team player that will actively support our drive to continually improve and expand our services.

Ideally you will be confident in all routine surgery and consults. CPD is encouraged and funded.

Benefits:

• A very competitive salary up to £60,000 (FTE, DOE)
• The potential for a Clinical Lead role for the right candidate
• No OOH or weekend work and a negotiable rota to help work-life balance
• CPD is encouraged and certificates can be supported
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees RVCS/BVA etc
• Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts
• 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.

Location: SK3 0NW

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!