Veterinary Surgeon – Wigan, Greater Manchester
About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Wigan, Greater Manchester, within a busy small animal practice offering a varied caseload, strong clinical support and a genuine focus on patient care.
The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 FTE, depending on experience, alongside generous CPD support, paid professional memberships and a contributory pension.
The practice is flexible around working patterns, with no fixed rota or set hours. The team is open to discussing a working week that suits the successful candidate, with participation in 1 in 5 Saturdays, 9:00am–3:00pm, alongside the agreed weekly hours.
A strong emphasis is placed on work-life balance, with 20–30-minute consultations and dedicated daily administration time built into the diary to help colleagues finish on time.
About the Practice
The practice is a busy small animal veterinary environment with an interesting and varied caseload, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
The veterinary team includes five Veterinary Surgeons, working alongside eight Registered Veterinary Nurses, five receptionists and three Veterinary Care Assistants.
The nursing team has particularly strong clinical expertise, including three advanced diploma-qualified nurses, a nurse with a Certificate in Anaesthesia, an ECC-qualified nurse and an ISFM Feline Nurse.
The team places a strong emphasis on gold-standard patient care, evidence-based medicine and clinical auditing, creating an environment where high standards and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Nurse-led consultations are also part of the working model, allowing the wider team to make full use of their clinical skills and expertise.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.
Deliver thorough consultations and clinical assessments.
Manage routine medical and surgical cases confidently.
Build strong relationships with clients and provide clear, compassionate communication.
Work collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, VCAs and reception colleagues.
Contribute to evidence-based clinical decision-making and high standards of patient care.
Participate in clinical discussions, audits and improvements to practice protocols.
Develop and manage areas of individual clinical interest.
Contribute ideas and help identify opportunities to improve patient care and practice processes.
Maintain accurate clinical records and complete administrative responsibilities within allocated diary time.
Participate in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota, 9:00am–3:00pm.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a solid background in small animal practice.
They should be confident consulting independently, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and enjoy building positive relationships within a team.
A collaborative mindset is particularly important. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys sharing ideas, contributing to practice development and working alongside highly skilled nursing colleagues.
The role also offers excellent scope for candidates who want to develop a particular clinical interest, with a varied caseload and generous CPD support available.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to £70,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Flexible working hours and rota
1 in 5 Saturdays, 9:00am–3:00pm
20–30-minute consultations
Dedicated daily administration time
Strong focus on work-life balance
Generous CPD allowance
Support for personal and clinical development
Contributory pension scheme
All professional memberships paid
Exclusive rewards hub with discounts at high street retailers
Company-wide discounts
Highly experienced nursing team
Varied and interesting clinical caseload
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
Apply Today
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking veterinary jobs in Wigan or Greater Manchester who wants clinical variety, flexibility and the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled nursing team.
With up to £70,000 FTE, flexible working arrangements, generous CPD, paid professional memberships and dedicated administration time, this role offers an excellent combination of career development and work-life balance.
To find out more or to apply, please contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com