Veterinary Surgeon - Altrincham
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What you'll do
- Perform consultations during morning and evening sessions
- Perform theatre work (typically 11am–3pm)
- Manage a balance of surgical and medical cases
- Work in a sole charge capacity
- Provide high-quality patient care
- Maintain continuity of care for a loyal client base
What they're looking for
- Confident in sole charge responsibilities
- Strong general practice skills across medicine, surgery, and consults
- Excellent communicator with a compassionate approach
- Reliable, adaptable, and keen to provide high-quality patient care
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Full description from employer
Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time | Independent Practice | Sole Charge | Competitive Salary
Location: Manchester - Commutable from Altrincham and Timperley
Hours: Full Time, 4-Day Week
Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays (10am–1pm)
OOH: None
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Join a Supportive, Independent Practice Seeking a Confident All-Round Veterinary Surgeon
They are looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon with strong experience in sole charge, consultations, and theatre work. This is an ideal role for a capable all-rounder who enjoys clinical freedom and continuity of care within a friendly, well-supported team.
You’ll be stepping into a practice with a loyal client base, a collaborative culture, and exciting long-term stability as the current owner moves toward retirement in December 2025.
What They Offer
4-day working week for excellent work-life balance
Short Saturday rota: 1 in 3, only 3 hours (10am–1pm)
No out-of-hours
Independent, family-run environment where your expertise is respected
Supportive team of experienced RVNs, SVN, VCA, receptionists, and practice manager
Opportunity to shape future rota structure as the team grows
Stable leadership and progression opportunities
Your Day-to-Day Role
Weekdays: 9am–7pm
Consults: Morning and evening sessions
Theatre: Typically 11am–3pm (varies with caseload)
Balance of surgical and medical cases
Rotas may adjust once another full-time vet joins
Engaged, hands-on role with a varied caseload and clinical autonomy
About the Practice
You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team including:
1 Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon
1 Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon
Owner (Vet) working 4 shorter days until retirement in 2025
2 Registered Veterinary Nurses
1 Student Veterinary Nurse
1 Veterinary Care Assistant
2 Receptionists
Practice Manager
They are proud of our continuity of care, strong community relationships, and a team that values mutual support and open communication.
What They Are Looking For
Confident in sole charge responsibilities
Strong general practice skills across medicine, surgery, and consults
Excellent communicator with a compassionate approach
Reliable, adaptable, and keen to provide high-quality patient care
Next Steps
To apply or express interest, please send your CV or contact details to the below details:
For more information please contact the below:
Ollie Lear
Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com
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