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Veterinary Surgeon

J638326 Rochdale North West £38K - £65K / Year

Veterinary Surgeon, Lancashire, Greater Manchester

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, independent practice just north of Manchester.
This is an exciting opportunity for a vet who wants to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.


The Role

• Full-time position (3-4 days per week)
• Participation in a Saturday rota (1 in 3 Saturdays, 9:00-12:00)
• Flexible opportunities to work across multiple branch surgeries
• Mix of consults, diagnostics, and surgery
• Scope to develop areas of interest, including complementary therapies, wildlife rehabilitation, or student mentoring

The role is ideal for an experienced vet, but recent graduates looking for hands-on experience and career development will also be considered.
There is significant scope to shape your role, whether that's helping develop a new branch with rehabilitation facilities, supporting operations at the main surgery, or getting involved in teaching and charity work.


The Practice

• Independent, multi-branch practice with a main surgery and two nearby branches
• Main surgery features four consulting rooms, separate cat and dog wards, separate cat and dog operating theatres, and a dedicated dental suite
• Additional branch surgeries include consulting rooms, operating facilities, in-house lab, and dental equipment
• New bespoke branch with a Pet Well-being Centre offering complementary therapies including hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and K-Laser (opening November 2025)
• Strong commitment to wildlife and charity work, including provision of veterinary care for a local rescue centre

Team & Culture

• Stable, long-serving team of vets, nurses, and support staff
• Mentoring programme for new graduates and vet students
• Regular meetings to discuss cases, share CPD, and implement new ideas
• Encouragement to develop special interests in medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, or complementary therapies
• Collaborative, friendly, and inclusive environment with clear work-life balance
• No out-of-hours responsibilities

Facilities & Equipment

• In-house IDEXX lab
• Orthopaedic kits, ultrasound, K-Laser
• Dental x-ray facilities
• Well-equipped operating theatres across all sites
• Cat-friendly certified main surgery

Location

• Situated in Lancashire, close to the South Pennines
• Excellent transport links, including easy access to Manchester
• Great location for outdoor activities, walking, and city life

Package

• Salary: £38,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• CPD: £1,750 + 1 week study leave
• VDS and RCVS membership included
• Journal subscriptions
• One in three Saturday morning clinics
• No out-of-hours

This is an ideal opportunity for a vet looking to join a forward-thinking, independent practice with a supportive team, modern facilities, and opportunities to develop professional interests and career goals.

To find out more about this role please click "apply" and a consultant will be in touch to chat to you about the job role