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Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Lead

Veterinary Surgeon /Clinical Lead - Trafford Park
Up to £65,000 for Veterinary Surgeon, Up to £75,000 for Clinical Lead, Flexible Hours, No OOH

Prospect Health is recruiting for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, with the option to step into a Clinical Lead position, at a modern small animal practice in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet looking for a supportive team, genuine flexibility and strong career development within a well-equipped first-opinion environment.

Whether you want to focus on your clinical interests, work towards a certificate or take on greater leadership responsibility, the role can be shaped around your experience and ambitions.

The Role

This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week, although there is flexibility around shift patterns to help support work-life balance and childcare commitments.

The rota includes:

  • Flexible weekday shifts
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am - 6pm
  • Time back in lieu for Saturday working
  • No out-of-hours
  • Shared bank holiday rota
  • Scope to tailor working patterns around the right candidate
  • For an experienced Vet looking to progress, there is also the opportunity to take on a Clinical Lead role with greater responsibility for supporting the wider veterinary team and helping shape clinical standards within the practice.

About the Practice

You will be joining a modern, purpose-built small animal practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork and clinical development.

Facilities include:

  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Full in-house laboratory
  • Dental X-ray
  • High-quality microscopy
  • Multi-parameter monitoring
  • Drip pumps and syringe drivers
  • Patient warming equipment

The team has a broad range of clinical interests, including areas such as:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Internal medicine
  • Cytology
  • Acupuncture

This creates a collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged and Vets have plenty of opportunity to develop their own interests.

The nursing and support team also play an active role in running clinics, supporting procedures and helping ensure the day runs smoothly.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident across a general small animal caseload and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

You will ideally:

  • Be confident with routine medicine and surgery
  • Enjoy building strong client relationships
  • Value teamwork and collaboration
  • Be keen to develop your clinical interests
  • Have an interest in further qualifications or certificate study
  • Be comfortable supporting less experienced colleagues
  • For the Clinical Lead opportunity, previous leadership experience would be useful, although applications would also be welcomed from experienced Vets ready to take the next step.

Career Development

The practice places a strong emphasis on continued development and is keen to support Vets who want to progress.

You will benefit from:

Generous funded CPD
  • Protected CPD time
  • Full certificate support
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Access to colleagues with a range of additional clinical interests
  • Scope to develop towards a leadership position

Salary & Benefits

  • Veterinary Surgeon salary up to £65,000 DOE/FTE
  • Clinical Lead salary up to £75,000 DOE/FTE
  • Flexible working patterns
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays
  • No out-of-hours
  • 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
  • Funded CPD with protected time
  • Certificate support
  • RCVS membership paid
  • VDS membership paid
  • BVA membership paid
  • Contributory pension
  • Employee discounts and additional benefits

Location

The practice is conveniently located in Trafford Park, with easy access to the M60 and surrounding areas of Greater Manchester.

The location offers straightforward commuting as well as a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities nearby, making it particularly convenient for both work and life outside the practice.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Vet looking for flexibility, excellent clinical support and the opportunity to progress your career, this could be a fantastic next move.

Apply today through Prospect Health for a confidential discussion about this Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Lead opportunity in Trafford Park.


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