Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Manchester is seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Surgeon. Offering a competitive salary package up to £75,000, this role includes significant bonuses, relocation support, and comprehensive professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated, experienced team in a practice known for its commitment to quality and client care.

Benefits

Up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

20% Elevate bonus in month 6

Additional leave for relocation

CPD allowance and paid leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Proven experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and advice to clients and patients.
• Lead the nursing and support team effectively in a sole charge capacity.
• Engage in continuous professional development and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Team Leadership

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Mount Road Vets, Gorton

Financial Package up to £100,000

Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.

Ready for a challenge? Explore our Elevate programme

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.

The Elevate programme

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

- Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary

- Up to £8,000 relocation bonus

- Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary

- Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary

- Concierge support with the relocation process

- Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Fix or flex your rota to avoid rush hour traffic!

We are in the fortunate position of being able to offer either full time or part time depending on your requirements and best of all the practice opens at 10am meaning you avoid rush hour traffic. Full time is 40 hours a week with no OOH and 1:4 weekends consisting of a Saturday only. 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.

A great location

We’re located close to the city centre of Manchester which has a great deal to offer. Shopping, theatres, concert venues, entertainment and so many great places to eat! Within a short distance there are also great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors including parks and canal walks and also it is only a short drive to the Peak district. You’ll get the best of both worlds - outdoor adventures and the hustle and bustle of a busy city.

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

*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

*£1250 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 £1250 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.

Up to £75,000 DOE