Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon

Permanent position at Crown House Vets, a small animal practice with two branches in Rochdale and Oldham/Shaw. Based in Rochdale with easy public transport links to Manchester.

34 hours a week on fixed days and shifts, including a 1:3 Saturday morning clinic (8:30–12:00). No out‑of‑hours or bank holiday work.

• Provide full veterinary care to small animal patients.
• Take sole charge of consultations and surgeries.
• Perform routine surgeries and manage medical cases.
• Support the team of 2 vets, 5 RVNs and experienced reception staff.

Qualified veterinary surgeon with experience in small animal practice, confident with sole charge, routine surgeries, and medical case management.

• Salary up to £65,000 £ DOE.
• £2,000 Welcome Bonus.
• No out‑of‑hours or bank holiday work.
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12:00pm, consultations only).
• Protected admin time and support with CPD and certificates.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy).
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata.
• Certificate support, Vetlexicon, and IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to research funding and a £1,250 Care Fund per annum.
• Quality Improvement Programme and Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (eligible).
• Voluntary benefits and discount/cashback at retailers.
• Discounted treatment for your pets at IVC Evidensia practice.

IVC Evidensia is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all minority and diverse groups. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.