Veterinary Surgeon - Consult only can be considered!

Ref:  41139
Contracted Hours:  20-40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, MAN, SK9 3RN

Description: 

Ashton VetsforPets has an opportunity for a new Veterinary Surgeon to be a part of our established team.

  • Full time hours and 1 in 4 weekends
  • Long weekend off every 4 weeks (3.5 days)
  • Consult only can be considered
  • Your development is important to us so CPD and certificates are highly encouraged
  • Excellent rates of pay up to £70,000 (FTE, DOE)
  • No out of hours / on call

About us: 

The practice is independently run, by Lewis and Elaine, supported by a fantastic team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the community and through this they have enabled a real “proud to be part of the team” work ethos. The team are supportive and really like to push each other to achieve their career goals, so as you would expect CPD, and certificates are highly encouraged. Lewis and Elaine have worked tirelessly to create a work environment that rewards its team and ensures they are treated fairly, due to this the practice has great retention rates ensuring continuity in the practice. 

Our surgery is ideally based being just 7 miles from Manchester City Centre for cultural days out, or if you prefer country walks, the Peak District is just a short drive away and it is perfect for commuters having a tram stop just outside the practice! It is also just a short drive away from Manchester Airport which will mean there is no stopping your weekend adventures. 

About you: 

You, the ideal candidate, will have good surgical and diagnostic skills along with a desire to explore and complete full work up on cases to compliment the current vet team. We have an amazing 5 strong nurse team that love to be kept busy as well as a friendly front-of-house team of 6 receptionists. 

We can offer you: 
         
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care, we offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes; 

  • Salary up to £70k (FTE) dependent on experience.  
  • Generous CPD including certificate funding.      
  • No OOH and a negotiable rota to help a work life balance.      
  • Private healthcare.        
  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, etc)        

For further information or to apply please email Rachael.bury@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day   

Location:  OL7 0DN

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  17 Sept 2026