Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a small animal Veterinary Surgeon position working across Rees, All Creatures and Kirkby Vets in Warrington. The rota is 40 hours a week, with flexibility to work over 4 or 5 days, and part time candidates are encouraged to get in touch.

You will be joining a first opinion team where clinical support is part of the day to day culture. The role sits within a friendly and long established group of three well equipped sites, with separate cat and dog wards and a strong focus on collaborative working.

The clinical team is led by a Head Vet with a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and a particular surgical interest. That means you can expect exposure to a broad range of procedures in house, supported by kit such as laparoscopy equipment, a flexible endoscope, dental radiography and an orthopaedic fracture repair kit.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a GP Veterinary Surgeon across Rees, All Creatures and Kirkby Vets.
• Manage a varied small animal caseload across medical and surgical work.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and contribute to ongoing case management.
• Support patients and clients with clear, reassuring communication.
• Work collaboratively with the wider veterinary nursing and vet team across three sites.
• Contribute to the clinical standards and mentoring culture within the practices.

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon, comfortable handling a varied caseload.
• Confident with both surgical and medical cases.
• Able to carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Keen to continue developing clinically.
• Enjoys mentoring and team support.
• Strong client care approach.

Benefits

• Salary up to £78,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450 plus courses and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• CVS Pension Scheme.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

Rees, All Creatures and Kirkby Vets are part of CVS and operate as three well equipped practices in the Warrington and Liverpool area. The team is described as friendly and long established, with 10 vets and 11 nurses working together across the sites.

The practices have separate cat and dog wards and a strong surgical offering supported by laparoscopy equipment, a flexible endoscope, dental radiography and orthopaedic fracture repair kit. CVS also notes wider investment in facilities, central support services and established progression routes across the group.