Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title

Veterinary Surgeon

My Pets Vets, Leigh, WN7 3GP

40 hours per week, 08:30am to 6:30pm, 1 day per weekend

Up to £55,000 (Depending on experience)

Join us at My Pets Vets, where you can do the work you love in an advanced practice, surrounded by a great team!

• Take on a varied small animal caseload, allowing you to solve complex cases, carry out consultations and investigations.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care as part of a tight-knit team including RCVS advanced practitioners, nurses and patient care assistants.
• Feel supported by always working with other vets on-site.
• Join a well-equipped hospital with all the latest tools, ranging from referral level ultrasound scanners to in-house lab machinery.
• Supportive team culture where we value collaboration, open communication, and looking out for each other.
• Enjoy a truly pet-friendly environment – employees are welcome to bring their pets to work.

Located conveniently between Manchester and Liverpool, we are an RCVS Accredited Hospital proudly holding Gold Cat Friendly, Silver Rabbit Friendly, and Dog Friendly status too! Our forward-thinking team is passionate about delivering outstanding care to both patients and clients, and we are committed to supporting your career progression through a variety of CPD opportunities, including certificates and advanced training. Our facilities include a Nurse Training Centre, an onsite Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre with a physiotherapist, and Class IV Laser Therapy.

We are equipped with high-quality ultrasound machines, modern bronchoscope and gastroscope, as well as comprehensive diagnostic tools such as biochemistry, haematology, blood gas analysis, and Sedi Vue diagnostics. Additionally, we offer direct radiography and have seven consult rooms, including separate areas for dogs, cats, rabbits, ICU, and isolation kennels, all designed to support excellent patient care in a professional and welcoming environment.

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Ideally 2 years of experience in the role
• Confidence working in a busy practice with both medical and surgical skills
• Able to clearly explain diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to concerned pet owners
• A calm, composed team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, collaborative mindset that contributes to a positive team culture and exceptional client care

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay and Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, and Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

My Pets Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, a better world for pets starts with a better world for our people.

We have a network of over 6,000 associates who can access specialist support, worldwide development opportunities, and an extensive wellbeing package that prioritises physical and mental health.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at camil