Veterinary Surgeon

Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive and enthusiastic team at a well-established practice in Stockport, Cheshire. The practice prides itself on offering gold standard care and boasts an exciting caseload to aid clinical progression. The successful candidate will benefit from a full range of knowledge, expertise, and advanced equipment available across the group.

The Role

The client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who shares their values. This full-time position involves a four-day working week and participation in a weekend rota. There may be some sole charge responsibilities, so prior experience in this area is required. The role also includes some ad-hoc late evening (5pm-11pm) and weekend work on a rota basis, supported by the practice's own 24-hour clinic. The successful candidate will be part of a busy multi-branch group with its own out-of-hours provision in a Tier 3 hospital and a multi-disciplinary certificate-led referral team in-house.

About the Area

The practice is situated in a lovely part of the world, offering proximity to both the Peak District and the Lake District. It benefits from excellent transport links, including a short train ride to the vibrant City of Manchester.

What's on Offer

• In-house referral hospital and OOH’s team, eliminating the need to send patients to external facilities.

• No on-call duties.

• Workplace pension.

• Healthshield.

• RCVS and one other professional membership fees paid.

• Generous and flexible CPD budget.

• Certificates funded and strongly encouraged, with facilities and caseload to support development.

• Employee-funded private medical cover (discounted).

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Option to buy/sell holiday.

• VDS cover for the clinical team.

• Generous pet discount.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Flexible work applications considered.

• Internal employee appreciation awards.

• Long service awards.

• Five weeks holiday entitlement (minimum levels to be increased).

Job Reference VS135