Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Frodsham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Small animal veterinary surgery Communication skills Client rapport building Team collaboration Dental x-ray interpretation Ultrasound imaging Endoscopy Compassionate care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], North West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

About the role

Ideally a full-time role (though part-time applicants are welcome), 4 x 10 hours shift 9am - 7pm plus 1 in 4 rota Saturday shift 9am-1pm

About Us

Our amazing team is made up of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 5 experienced Receptionists and Administrators. Our team pride themselves on offering an exceptional level of care in a friendly, collaborative manner, providing a supportive environment to develop each other’s skills.

About You

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with both clients and team members; a keen interest in working with small animals, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development; the ability to work efficiently while maintaining a compassionate approach; a team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice.

Recently refurbished with a brand-new imaging suite including dental x-ray and ultrasound, plus endoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring and other usual toys

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

  • Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (Pro rata); Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  • Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline; Enhanced family-friendly policies; Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
  • Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; Certificate support; Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy; Access to Vetlexicon; All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding; All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
  • Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
  • Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make a contribution as well; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme; Voluntary benefits; Access to discounts/cashback; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practice

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging... As a Disability Confident Employer...

Contact

Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Senior Talent Partner: Jim Dixon

Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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