Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darley House Vets is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their collaborative team near Bolton. The role offers career development opportunities, flexible working patterns, and a diverse range of clinical cases in a supportive environment. Competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE plus bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible rota patterns

£1,250 CPD allowance with paid leave

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid veterinary degree.
• Experience in a veterinary practice is desirable.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality veterinary care.
• Work collaboratively with a team of vets and nurses.
• Participate in CPD and further training.

Skills

Veterinary Practice

Team Collaboration

Client Interaction

Surgical Skills

Medicinal Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus + £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Here at Darley House Vets, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming team. We are committed to supporting our staff in reaching their potential by offering career progression pathways, whether surgical or medical, providing the exposure needed to further your career and passions.

What makes us the perfect fit for you?

• Flexible rota patterns to suit your needs.
• Join a long-standing, experienced team led by our forward-thinking, innovative Clinical Director.
• Over 50 years of collective veterinary experience.
• Established over 70 years ago.
• We invest in your development beyond CPD.
• Excellent location, close to Bolton, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and Wigan.

Our people are the heart of our team,

That's why we offer flexible opportunities that work for your lifestyle—whether hours around rush hour, part-time, or term-time only roles.

We welcome full or part-time applicants. Typically, full-time is 40 hours across 4 or 5 days, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours (OOH) commitments.

Our Team

We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment. Our current team includes 2 experienced vets (interested in Surgery), a Clinical Director (interested in Medicine), 5 nurses (including a head nurse with over 30 years at the practice), 6 part-time reception staff, and a Practice Manager with 20 years here. There are opportunities to gain exposure in Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Soft Tissue surgery.

Our experienced team ensures you are well supported at any career stage. Our team is a vital part of the local community, valuing social and cultural experiences outside of work.

The Practice

Our practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, cryo-pen, and pending dental X-ray.

We value our staff and invest in creating a positive environment for our team.

Sarah Jane Bayley (Practice Manager)

"I joined Darley House 20 years ago as a part-time payroll/accounts administrator. Over the years, I progressed to Office & Reception Manager and now serve as Practice Manager. The friendly family atmosphere and flexibility for working parents initially attracted me, and I stay because of the caring, kind, and empathetic colleagues and clients I work with daily."

Hollie Charlesworth (Reception Administrator/VCA)

"I have worked at Darley House Vets for four years. Every day is different, but the family feeling and the joy of seeing our lovely patients and clients remain constant."

Because our people matter

We recognize our staff as fundamental to our success. Benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
• Wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback offers
• Pet treatment discounts at IVC practices

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer, happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.