​Veterinary Surgeon – Stockport, Greater Manchester

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its large and rapidly growing small animal team in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 FTE depending on experience, alongside the support of an extensive and highly experienced clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for exposure to a large and varied caseload, with access to visiting clinicians across advanced orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and endoscopy.

There is no sole charge, and the weekend commitment is 1 in 4 weekends. Ideally, applicants will have 3+ years' post-qualification experience.

Salary: Up to £75,000 FTE DOE
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
Sole Charge: None
Appointments: 15 minutes as standard, with longer appointments for complex and second-opinion cases
Development: CPD and certificate funding available

About the Practice

The practice is a busy and well-established small animal general practice with a large, bonded client base and a substantial multidisciplinary team.

The wider team consists of more than 60 colleagues, including 16 Veterinary Surgeons, alongside an experienced nursing and animal care team. With approximately 1,000 consultations each week, the practice provides exposure to an extensive range of medical and surgical cases.

Clinical facilities include two operating theatres, a dedicated dental room, dental radiography, digital radiography and ultrasound.

Visiting clinicians also provide additional expertise in advanced orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and endoscopy, allowing more complex cases to be managed while maintaining continuity of care.

The practice has been established for many years and maintains high clinical standards while continuing to grow. Its Stockport location also provides excellent transport connections throughout Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion veterinary consultations

• Managing a large and varied small animal caseload

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Investigating and managing medical cases

• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

• Utilising radiography, dental radiography and ultrasound

• Working alongside visiting clinicians on more advanced cases

• Providing preventative healthcare and ongoing patient management

• Communicating treatment options clearly and compassionately with clients

• Collaborating with a large veterinary, nursing and animal care team

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

• Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare

• Participating in the shared weekend rota

• Developing individual clinical interests through CPD and further qualifications

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with at least three years' post-qualification experience.

You should be confident managing a broad first-opinion caseload and comfortable working within a busy clinical environment.

The position would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys collaborative case management and wants exposure to a wide variety of medical, surgical and diagnostic cases without sole-charge responsibilities.

Veterinary Surgeons looking to develop additional clinical interests are encouraged to apply, with CPD and certificate funding available.

Strong communication, teamwork and client care skills are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

• 1 in 4 weekend rota

• No sole charge

• 6.6 weeks' paid holiday

• Additional birthday leave

• 15-minute appointments as standard

• Longer appointment times for complex and second-opinion cases

• CPD funding

• Certificate funding available

• RCVS membership paid

• BVA membership paid

• VDS cover

• Enhanced pension scheme available

• Support from a large and experienced clinical team

• Access to visiting clinicians across advanced disciplines

• Excellent opportunities to develop through a large and varied caseload

Apply Today

If you're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon job in Stockport offering up to £75,000 FTE, no sole charge and the support of a large, experienced clinical team, this could be an excellent opportunity to continue developing your career.

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:

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