Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rota patterns

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

6.8 weeks' holiday

Family leave and pay

VDS cover and RCVS fees

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a part-time role (20 hours per week) at Darley House Vets, conveniently located near Bolton, Manchester and Wigan. You will deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied caseload and work within a collaborative team to maintain excellent clinical standards.

The successful candidate will have a veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility), strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning, with the

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility) required.
• Strong clinical performance in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Excellent communication and client relations skills.
• Proactive learner with openness to feedback and development.
• Professional, reliable, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the practice team to deliver clinical service.
• Develop and refine clinical skills, share knowledge with colleagues.
• Support ongoing professional development of team members.
• Handle routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence.

Education

Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

Job description

Job Overview Salary: up to £65,000 DOE Position: Veterinary Surgeon (Part-time, 20 hours per week). Location: Darley House Vets, near Bolton, Manchester, and Wigan. Join an experienced, collaborative practice committed to delivering high-standard patient and client care. Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the wider practice team to deliver excellent clinical service.
• Develop and refine clinical skills, share knowledge with colleagues, and contribute to a positive clinical culture.
• Support the ongoing professional development of team members.
• Handle routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in a clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits & Support

• Flexible rota patterns to suit your needs (including 1 in 3 Saturday mornings).
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.
• 6.8 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees.
• Cycle-to-Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in a clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible rota patterns to suit your needs (including 1 in 3 Saturday mornings).
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.
• 6.8 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees.
• Cycle-to-Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.