Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Manchester
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £41,500 K + dependent on experience
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2850
Published: 20 days ago

We are working with a well-established, multi-branch practice in South Manchester, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.

The Role

  • First-opinion practice with a four-day working week and weekend rota.

  • Some sole charge required, so at least two years' experience is needed.

  • Opportunity to work alongside an in-house 24-hour clinic, with some late evening (5 pm-11 pm) and weekend shifts on a rota basis.

  • Varied caseload with the chance to work up cases fully, supported by a certificate-led referral team and a Tier 3 hospital with OOH provision.

Why Join?

  • Advanced facilities including CT scanner, MRI access, Doppler echocardiography, endoscopy, DR X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, laparoscopy, fluoroscopy & more.

  • Work alongside a highly skilled, progressive team committed to clinical excellence.

  • No on-call – patients are cared for in-house, so you never have to refer externally.

Location
Based in a beautiful area with easy access to the Peak District and Lake District, yet just a short train ride to vibrant Manchester City Centre.

Package & Benefits

  • Salary from £41,500+ (DOE)

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)

  • Generous CPD budget & certificate funding

  • RCVS & one other membership paid

  • Enhanced parental leave & buy/sell holiday options

  • VDS cover for clinical team

  • Recognition awards

  • Flexible work applications considered

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking for a great work-life balance, top-tier facilities, and career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Interested? Get in touch today to learn more by sending a CV via APPLY to Sophie.