Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Veterinary Hospital | Cheshire | 12-Month FTC

Looking for an exciting opportunity within a well-equipped veterinary hospital? We're recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, multi-site veterinary group in Cheshire on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a Tier 3 veterinary hospital, alongside an experienced in-house referral team, managing a varied caseload while delivering exceptional patient care.

If you're an experienced vet looking for a supportive environment with excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a full-time hospital-based position, primarily focused on caring for inpatients within a busy referral and first-opinion environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Average 40 hours per week
• Salary of £62,000 – £65,000 DOE
• Mixture of day shifts (7:30am – 5:30pm) and twilight shifts (4:00pm – midnight)
• Weekend rota with time off in lieu
• Hospital-based role with a strong focus on inpatient care
• Occasional sole charge responsibilities
• Managing a varied and interesting medical and surgical caseload
• Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary veterinary team

State-of-the-Art Facilities

You'll be working in a modern Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:

• CT scanner
• Doppler echocardiography
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Dental radiography
• Laparoscopy
• Electrocautery
• Advanced anaesthesia equipment

About You

We're looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in small animal practice
• Confidence with occasional sole charge
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• A team-focused attitude
• A passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking veterinary group that genuinely invests in its people. You'll benefit from exposure to a diverse caseload, advanced facilities, and a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £62,000–£65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Workplace pension
• RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA membership fees paid
• VDS cover
• Generous CPD allowance with funded development
• Discounted private medical cover
• Enhanced parental leave

📍 Location: Cheshire
💼 Employment Type: Full Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
💰 Salary: £62,000–£65,000 DOE

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?

To apply or find out more, contact:

Angel Mason
Global Veterinary Careers
📞 01392 793 153
📧 angel.mason@gvcvets.com