Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon - join a pioneering practice Job Description You will join a wonderful practice at a very exciting time with new AI technology set in place to support you and allow you more time to dedicate to your patients and can look at supporting you with CPD to use these innovative technologies This role is ideally on a full‑time basis and will include 1 in 5 Saturdays (9am till 12:30pm) Part time can be considered – please let us know if this is what you are looking for No OOH or Sundays The practice has a beautiful interior design This role is ideally for a veterinary surgeon with experience in dentistry, cardiology or laparoscopy however if you are an experienced consult only vet or have another special interest please do still apply as we would love to chat to you You will be supported by a large clinical team with a wealth of experience who can support your development Certificates and CPD are encouraged and supported Consult time of 20 minutes About Us Chester is a well‑known historical city in the Northwest of England, renowned for its Roman city walls, 2‑tier shopping streets and offers the best of both worlds with a bustling city centre whilst be surrounding by beautiful countryside. It is also less than an hour from both Liverpool and Manchester. The practice itself is located on the outskirts of the city centre to the north and is easily accessible via local transport routes. The team is currently made up of 7 vets, 7 RVN’s and 3 receptionists who are led by our practice manager. Within the clinical team we have a variety of different interests, which would allow you to join the practice and gain a wealth of knowledge unavailable at other practices. Our caseload is varied with a high proportion of insured pets and proactive clients. As a team we enjoy socialising outside of work, whether that be sporting or charity events, long dog walks, conquering the escape rooms or just drinks in the pub, which we find helps with the togetherness of the team. The Role We are ideally looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon who is confident with routine surgery and consults. An interest in Cardiology, dentistry or laparoscopy would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for you to join us on a full‑time basis, but we can consider different hours and are open to discuss how this would work. Ideally you will also be open to or learning and working with AI. We work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday mornings 9am to 12:30pm (Saturdays will be worked on a 1 in 5 basis. With no OOH or Sundays. On a day‑to‑day basis we have a tightly structured diary to ensure that all our colleagues finish on time, which includes dedicated phone call and paperwork time and fully blocked out lunch breaks. We run 20‑minute sick pet consults, and we have nurses on hand all day to assist in consults as needed, whilst also having sufficient nursing cover to provide full nurse consults for pets and owners throughout the day. What you can expect from us A competitive salary around to £60,000, depending on experience (DOE, FTE) Generous CPD allowance A contributory pension scheme Paid annual memberships Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room. If you would like to hear more, please contact Rach on Northvet@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day. We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you Location: CH2 2EB #J-18808-Ljbffr