Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Full-Time)

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team at Charter Vets, Congleton
.

This is an ideal role for a vet looking to thrive in a busy first opinion practice, working alongside an experienced clinical team and a highly skilled support network.

At our Congleton site, you’ll be working alongside 3 experienced Small Animal Vets
, supported by a dedicated team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, auxiliary nurses, and receptionists
.

As part of the wider Charter “pod” of practices, you’ll also benefit from collaboration across nearby clinics — giving you access to shared expertise and support when you need it.

• Full-time position (4-day working week)
• Practice opening hours: 8:30am – 6:30pm
• 2:11 Saturday morning rota (9:00am – 1:00pm) across local practices
• No out-of-hours or bank holiday commitments

Your role will include a mix of consultations and surgery
, with the opportunity to manage a varied caseload and build strong client relationships.

We’re looking for a vet who:

• Has experience in a busy small animal first opinion setting
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Is confident managing routine consults and surgical procedures
• Is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care

If you’re looking for a role with great work-life balance, strong team culture, and career development opportunities — we’d love to hear from you.

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• RCVS membership & VDS cover paid
• £1750 CPD allowance (higher for certificate holders)
• Funded certificates & ongoing development encouraged
• Enhanced sick pay, parental leave & buy/sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to in-house referral hospital and OOH support team

If you’d like to join a welcoming team where your development and wellbeing truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.