Veterinary Surgeon; part-time

Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time

Location: Greater Manchester
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time – 20 hours per week | 1 in 4 weekends | No out-of-hours

The Vet Office is supporting a well-established, independently run small animal practice in Greater Manchester with the recruitment of a Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and growing team.

The practice has been serving the local community since 2000 and has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality veterinary care alongside excellent client service. This opportunity would suit a veterinary surgeon seeking a stable, supportive environment with flexibility and a strong focus on professional development.

The practice is locally owned and led, with a strong emphasis on team wellbeing, fairness and long-term staff retention. The working culture is collaborative and supportive, with a genuine commitment to helping colleagues achieve their career goals.

The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons, a proactive nursing team and a welcoming front-of-house support team, creating a positive and well‑organised clinical environment.

The location offers excellent connectivity, with easy access to Manchester city centre, nearby countryside including the Peak District, and strong transport links for commuters.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week
, with a 1 in 4 weekend rota
. There is no out-of-hours requirement
.

The practice is open to consult-only veterinary surgeons
, as well as those wishing to carry out a mix of consulting and surgery.

Professional development is strongly encouraged, with CPD and certificate support available.

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to work in the UK
• Confident in general practice, with good diagnostic and surgical skills
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
• Motivated, reliable and client-focused
• Interested in ongoing learning and professional development

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE
  , dependent on experience
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate funding
• No out-of-hours work
• Private healthcare
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, etc.)
• Supportive working environment with excellent staff retention

Veterinary Surgeons interested in this opportunity are invited to send their CV to:

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.