Veterinary Surgeon - Real Progression Prospects

Pets at Home; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No OOH or weekend work

Flexible rota for work-life balance

CPD encouraged and certificates can be

In-house career development

Staff discounts RVCS/BVA etc

20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets atHome

Job summary

Cheadle Heath Vets4Pets is recruiting an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their standalone practice in a role that offers a supportive, family-like environment and potential clinical leadership. The position emphasizes work-life balance, with a 38-hour week over four days, no weekends, and no OOH duties.

The practice supports special interests and CPD, with flexible rotas and a strong focus on maintaining home-time.

Qualifications

• Experienced vet with ability to perform routine surgeries and consultations.
• Willingness to engage in CPD and professional development.
• Strong team player committed to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgeries and clinical consultations.
• Contribute to service improvement and patient care.
• Support a flexible rota and work-life balance.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Consultations

CPD encouraged

Team collaboration

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!

Business Unit:

Vet Group

Date: 14 Oct 2026