Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary: up to £72,000 per year, plus £10,000 Welcome Bonus and £5,000 Relocation Allowance.

Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centre is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our Nantwich and Wistaston branches. The ideal candidate is skilled in both routine and complex surgical procedures and is willing to support junior staff.

• Provide daily veterinary care including routine consultations and surgical operations.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases, including ophthalmology.
• Support the development of junior colleagues through coaching and shared caseloads.
• Participate in elective and emergency clinical work, including out‑of‑hours shifts.

• 26–36 hours per week with flexible rota patterns.
• Out‑of‑hours shifts: evenings (6:30 pm–9 pm), weekends (8 am–5 pm) and Saturday mornings (8:30–12:30).
• Shift duties shared equally among vets; out‑of‑hours coverage currently available between 12:00 and 1:30.

We are a modern practice with 14 veterinary surgeons, a highly supportive nursing and support team, and a strong emphasis on training and continuous learning. Our culture values flexibility, collaboration, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Nantwich is a vibrant market town with excellent transport links and close proximity to the Peak District, Lake District, North Wales, and London. Wistaston offers a quiet residential setting near Nantwich.

Work‑life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Additional holiday entitlement on your birthday.

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Wellbeing initiatives.

Professional Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro‑rata).
• Certificate support and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia.
• Research funding available for all vets and nurses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership.
• VDS cover.
• RCVS fees.

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme.
• Voluntary benefits to suit individual needs.
• Discounts and cashback at participating retailers.
• Discounted treatment for personal pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome applications from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we support candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and will discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.