Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for your pets

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Ashton-in-Makerfield seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will confidently handle surgeries and consultations, ensuring high-quality care through teamwork. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £62,000 DOE and various benefits, including extensive annual leave and professional development opportunities. Ideal for someone looking to contribute to a supportive environment focused on animal welfare and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be confident with routine surgeries and consultations.
• Experience in first opinion practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care for clients and pets using our Care Frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team.

Skills

Routine surgeries

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Blood pressure equipment

Job description

Salary up to £62,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre.

The successful candidate will be confident with routine surgeries and consults. They will work alongside the team to make sure we are delivering on the company ethos whilst using our Care Frameworks to provide excellent care for our loyal clients and pets.

Meet the team

As a member of our team, you'll work alongside our Practice Director, a Clinical Lead, four veterinary surgeons, six registered veterinary nurses and five support staff, who collaborate between our two branches.

Rota

This is a full-time role, working 36 hours per week, 9 hours per day across 4 days. We are happy to explore the 4 days that best suit you and can discuss this at interview.

About Us

Bryn & Golborne Vets is a thriving two site first opinion practice located in the vibrant Market Town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, just 4 miles south of Wigan, as well as our Golborne site in Warrington, which is situated within easy reach of major cities like Manchester and Liverpool, as well as the picturesque Lake District, our practices offers an ideal base for exploring the Northwest of England. With a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, our main site, Bryn Vets, is built to Passivhaus standards, making it near carbon neutral and self-sufficient in power generation.

Across both sites you’ll have access to digital x-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure equipment, tonometer and much more!

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work‑life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (Pro rata)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary up to £62,000 DOE