Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 6.6 weeks

Private medical insurance

Family leave

BVA membership

RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Manchester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join Mount Road Vets. You’ll work with an experienced team in a well-established practice, with sole charge elements and a supportive Practice Manager and Area Director.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour week, no OOH or weekend work, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to develop clinical skills while delivering high-quality patient and client care across a varied caseload.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Experience with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong client communication and relationships.
• Proactive learning mindset with openness to feedback.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice.
• Support ongoing development of team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Mount Road Vets! You will be joining an experienced team with a high caseload in a well-established and respected veterinary practice in Manchester.

This is a sole charge position giving you the opportunity to develop the practice and lead an experienced nursing and support team. You will be able to mold and develop the practice with support from the Practice Manager and Area Director.At Mount Road Vets we are dedicated to helping our team members reach their full potential, which is why we provide clearly defined opportunities for career advancement. This role offers exclusive Elevate bonus opportunities.

Practice Highlights

Full time is 40 hours a week with no OOH or weekends. Hours are between 10am and 6pm. At Mount Road a collaborative environment is encouraged, with the opportunity to share resources with other local practices and facilitating full continuity of cases. There are sole charge elements to the rota so you must be comfortable with this.

A well respected practice in the heart of the community

We are passionate about developing our people and the care we offer our patients and clients. We have an exceptionally friendly team are a long established, well-respected 1st opinion practice in the heart of the community. We have good facilities including a digital x-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab. We're fortunate to have very loyal clients, including some that have been coming here for over 40 years, and we work hard to deliver a service that's the best it can be, and that's affordable for our clients. We are a big part of the community and are very proud of our reputation.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You'll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in 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
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We'll Support You

• 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 & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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 £75,000