Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Widnes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Small animal consultations Routine surgeries Medical case management Digital x-ray interpretation Ultrasound imaging Dental x-ray Team collaboration Client communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Veterinary Surgeon for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Widnes, North West. Salary up to £70,000 DOE. Full-time, part-time, or flexible hours available.

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a wide range of cases including consultations, routine surgeries and medical cases. Whether you're an experienced vet, or just starting your career, our supportive environment is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work-life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career, and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. A typical full-time role would involve working up to 40 hours per week over a 4- or 5-day week depending on your preference. There's 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9-12), No out of hours, bank holidays or on call required.

Location & Facilities

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is ideally situated just minutes away from major transport links like the M57, M62 and Mersey Gateway Bridge leading to the Wirral and North Wales. You'll have easy access to John Lennon Airport, Liverpool City Centre, the beautiful Lake District and bustling Manchester all within a short distance.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a state of the art, purpose built small animal facility. We boast 6 consulting rooms, in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray and two well-equipped theatres, complemented by separate dog and cat wards. Being RCVS accredited, and a training practice, we maintain the highest standards. We have large on-site parking facilities ensuring convenience for both clients and staff.

Team & Culture

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are more than just a team, we're a close-knit family that enjoys working together. You'll be surrounded by 5 Receptionists, 8 highly skilled RVN's, 1 SVN and a VCA, all under the leadership of our Practice Director, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Head Nurse and Head Receptionist. As part of our group of 5 veterinary surgeons, you will have ample opportunities for team meetings, regular appraisals and team nights out.

Benefits

Because our people matter, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, additional birthday leave
  • Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid leave, certificate support, learning via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding, Care Fund
  • Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
  • Colleague Benefits: Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, discounted pet treatment at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practices

Equal Opportunities

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.

How to Apply

Apply via the link: . For questions, contact Jim Dixon at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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