Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon - Staffordshire

Salary up to £63,376 DOE, No OOH, 37.5 Hours, Excellent Benefits

Prospect Health is looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and well-established first-opinion practice on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Vet who enjoys a varied GP caseload and would like to join a close-knit practice with strong links to its local community.

You will have the opportunity to combine consulting and surgery, take clinical responsibility when required and play an active role in the continued development of the practice.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with a varied mix of consultations and surgery.

You can expect:

A broad small animal first-opinion caseloadA good balance of consulting and surgical work Opportunities to work independently and take clinical responsibility

Shared weekend participation

Occasional work across nearby practices within the wider group

No out-of-hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance

The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the future development of the practice

There is also scope to support and mentor new graduate Vets, making this a great option for someone who enjoys sharing their experience and helping others develop.

This RCVS accredited practice has a strong reputation locally and combines high clinical standards with a friendly, community-focused approach.

You'll be joining a supportive team that includes experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses and front-of-house colleagues.

The practice has a strong local client base and prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

While it has the welcoming feel of a traditional local veterinary practice, the team is ambitious and keen to continue developing its services and presence within the community.

This position would suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who:

Has solid small animal first-opinion experience

Is comfortable working sole charge when required

Enjoys both medicine and surgery

Is confident managing a varied GP caseload

Takes a proactive and collaborative approach

Enjoys building strong client relationships

Would like to contribute to the growth and development of a practice

Has an interest in mentoring and supporting less experienced Vets

Located on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border, offering an attractive combination of countryside and excellent transport links.

The town has a good selection of cafés, pubs and local amenities, while the surrounding countryside and Peak District provide plenty of options for walking and outdoor activities.

Excellent rail and road connections, including easy access to the M6, make Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester readily accessible.

Salary up to £63,376 depending on experience
37.5-hour working week

No out-of-hours
6.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays £1,750 annual CPD allowance CPD and training supportRCVS membership paid

Two additional professional membership subscriptions

Professional indemnity cover

Health cash plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Company sick pay Discounted veterinary fees Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts and cashback benefits

Annual salary reviews

Wellbeing support

Excellent career progression opportunities