Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Cheshire

Are you a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive team, varied caseload, and excellent work-life balance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join two well-established small animal practices in Cheshire, working across friendly, community-focused clinics with access to excellent clinical support and development opportunities.

The Role

This full-time position offers a 4-day working week, providing a great balance between professional fulfilment and personal time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Small animal consultations and preventative healthcare
• Medical investigations and case management
• First-opinion surgical procedures
• Working collaboratively across two established practices
• Participation in a shared weekend and bank holiday rota at a nearby veterinary centre

About You

We're looking for a confident and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys both medicine and surgery and is comfortable managing a varied first-opinion caseload.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Have experience in small animal practice
• Enjoy building strong client relationships
• Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit and supportive team that genuinely prioritises colleague wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 4-day working week
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• RCVS fees paid and VDS cover provided
• Certificate support and funding available
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Access to referral hospital facilities and dedicated out-of-hours support

The Practices

You'll work across two respected first-opinion practices in Cheshire, both known for delivering excellent patient care and creating a welcoming environment for clients and colleagues alike.

The practices offer modern facilities, strong community ties, and a wide range of services including surgery, diagnostics, imaging, dentistry, preventative healthcare, and nurse-led clinics.

The team is particularly proud of its commitment to colleague wellbeing, with recognition as a finalist for a veterinary wellbeing award in 2024.

📍 Location: Cheshire

💼 Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

🕓 Working Pattern: 4 days per week, plus shared weekend and bank holiday rota

💷 Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

To apply or learn more, contact:

Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com