We are looking for a first opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Heaton Chapel. You’ll be working alongside an established, long-standing team, including a experienced Lead Vet who has been with the practice for over 15 years.
The practice benefits from a loyal client base and offers a supportive working environment, making it an ideal setting for a vet who is passionate about delivering high-quality, personal care.
Facilities include an in-house laboratory and digital x-ray, with a large car park available at the front for client convenience.
The practice has had a full refurbishment this month.
This is a part-time role, working 20 hours per week across two days (Friday and one other day) Full time options available when paired with another local practice, with either 1 in 6 full weekends or 1 in 3 Saturdays, depending on your availability. We’re happy to discuss a pattern/hours that work for you.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
