Veterinary Surgeon - Middleton

Location Middleton
Discipline: UK Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 to £90000
Contact name: Ollie Lear

Contact email: ollie@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: USAS01-09

​Veterinary Surgeon – Middleton, Greater Manchester

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its established small animal team in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

The position offers an excellent salary of up to £90,000 FTE depending on experience, with flexibility around working patterns. Ideally, the role will be full-time across four days per week, although part-time applications and alternative rotas are welcomed.

The position includes 1 in 2 Saturday mornings from 9:00am–12:00pm, with no Sundays, Bank Holidays or out-of-hours requirements.

This opportunity would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their surgical skills and help expand the range of procedures performed in-house. Certificate support, dedicated CPD days and investment in specialist equipment are available to support individual clinical interests.

Salary: Up to £90,000 FTE DOE
Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester
Schedule: Ideally 4 days per week; part-time and flexible working considered
Weekends: 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, 9:00am–12:00pm
OOH: No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays
CPD: 5 dedicated CPD days in addition to annual leave
Relocation: Package available for eligible direct applicants

About the Practice

The practice is an established and busy first-opinion small animal clinic with a large, bonded client base and varied caseload.

The clinical team performs both routine and more advanced surgical procedures, including orthopaedics and complex soft tissue surgery. Existing surgical experience includes procedures such as thyroidectomy, reconstructive surgery, anal gland removal and cystotomy.

Facilities include a dedicated in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, dental equipment and ultrasound, supporting comprehensive investigation and treatment of cases within the practice.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will work alongside experienced veterinary, nursing and support colleagues, with opportunities to help increase surgical capacity and expand the range of treatments available in-house.

Further investment in specialist equipment may also be considered where this supports the successful candidate's clinical interests and the development of services.

Middleton provides convenient access to Manchester city centre as well as Bury, Oldham and Rochdale, with the M60 less than 10 minutes away. Nearby green spaces also include Heaton Park and Alkrington Nature Reserve.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering high-quality first-opinion veterinary consultations

  • Managing a varied medical and surgical caseload

  • Performing routine and non-routine surgical procedures

  • Helping develop and expand the practice's surgical services

  • Investigating and working up medical cases

  • Utilising diagnostic imaging and in-house laboratory facilities

  • Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

  • Providing preventative healthcare and ongoing patient management

  • Undertaking occasional sole-charge responsibilities

  • Communicating treatment options clearly and compassionately with clients

  • Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues

  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

  • Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare

  • Developing individual clinical interests through CPD and further qualifications

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable managing both consultations and surgery within a busy first-opinion environment.

You should be confident working independently when required, as occasional sole charge will form part of the position.

A strong interest in surgery would be particularly beneficial, with the practice looking to expand its surgical capacity and the range of procedures managed internally.

Veterinary Surgeons with ambitions to pursue additional qualifications or develop a particular clinical discipline are encouraged to apply, with certificate funding and potential investment in specialist equipment available.

Strong communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellent patient and client care are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary up to £90,000 FTE DOE

  • Ideally 4 days per week

  • Part-time and alternative flexible working patterns considered

  • 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, 9:00am–12:00pm

  • No Sundays

  • No Bank Holidays

  • No OOH

  • CPD allowance

  • 5 dedicated CPD days per year in addition to annual leave

  • Certificate support available

  • Potential investment in specialist clinical equipment

  • Generous annual leave allowance

  • 6% employer pension contribution

  • RCVS fees paid

  • VDS insurance cover

  • Professional membership support

  • Relocation package available for eligible direct applicants

  • Employee benefits and discount programme

  • Strong opportunities for surgical and clinical development

Apply Today

If you're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon job in Greater Manchester offering up to £90,000 FTE, a four-day working week, no OOH and excellent opportunities to develop your surgical interests, this could be an outstanding next step.

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:

Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com