Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital Inpatient​/First Opinion Care

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital Inpatient/ First Opinion Care

Woodcroft Veterinary Group Veterinary Hospital

Small Animal

Full time

Permanent

Woodcroft Veterinary Group – Stockport, Cheshire

Fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our amazing team in South Manchester

We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive and enthusiastic team at Woodcroft Veterinary Group. This role offers a varied first-opinion and hospital inpatient caseload, a four-day working week, and a fair weekend rota, making it an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to further develop their clinical skills within a supportive and well-equipped environment.

We are a friendly and welcoming team and are looking for someone who shares our values and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. As this role includes some sole charge responsibility, we are seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon who is confident working independently when needed.

About Us

Woodcroft Veterinary Group is a busy seven-branch practice, proud to offer the very best treatment options for our patients with informed client consent. Our team is supported by:

• Our own dedicated out-of-hours service
• A Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital
• An in-house multidisciplinary referral team led by certificate holders

We are committed to achieving gold-standard care and provide an exciting and varied caseload that supports clinical progression and career development.

Facilities

The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of advanced equipment and expertise across the group, including:

• CT scanner
• Visiting MRI scanner
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Digital radiography suites
• Ultrasound scanners
• Electrocautery
• Laparoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• Advanced anaesthesia equipment

Location

Located in Stockport, Cheshire, we are perfectly positioned to enjoy both the Peak District and the Lake District, while also benefiting from excellent transport links and a short train journey into the vibrant city of Manchester.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary from £45,000+, dependent on experience
• Four-day working week
• Weekend rota with time off in lieu
• In-house referral hospital and dedicated OOH team
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• RCVS membership plus one additional professional membership paid
• Generous and flexible CPD budget
• Certificates fully funded and strongly encouraged
• Discounted private medical cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• VDS cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working applications considered
• Employee appreciation awards
• Long service awards
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

Working Pattern

• Average four-day working week
• Time off in lieu provided for weekend work

If you are looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking practice with excellent facilities, a varied caseload, and genuine opportunities for career development, we would love to hear from you

Starting from £45,000 DOE

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays £1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS cover

Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much more Cycle to Work schemeCPD/training support

Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey

Annual pay reviews

Focus on employee wellbeing

Career progression opportunities