Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking small animal practice in the vibrant market town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, with easy reach to Manchester, Liverpool, and the Lake District. You’ll work across two modern facilities alongside a Practice Director, Clinical Lead, and four fellow vets—meaning genuine peer support and no isolation. The role is structured around genuine flexibility: 36 hours per week over four days, with the freedom to choose which days suit your life best.

You’ll be confident with routine surgeries and consultations, using the practice’s Care Frameworks to deliver excellent outcomes for clients and their pets. This is a full-time position, but one designed with your wellbeing in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine surgical procedures and clinical consultations to a high standard
• Collaborate with a team of five vets, six registered veterinary nurses, and five support staff across both sites
• Work within the practice’s Care Frameworks to ensure consistent, compassionate patient care
• Support the practice ethos and clinical direction set by the Practice Director and Clinical Lead
• Contribute to the practice’s quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Confidence and competence in routine small animal surgery and consultations
• Strong team-working approach
• Commitment to high standards of animal care

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata), plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing Support: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay)
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, and research funding opportunities
• Financial Support: £1,250 per annum via the practice Care Fund, BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees paid
• Pension & Lifestyle: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits package, retail discounts and cashback, discounted treatment for your own pets at any IVC Evidensia practice
• Modern Facilities: Digital x-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure equipment, tonometer, and more across both sites

About the Practice

Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre is a thriving two-site small animal practice serving the Ashton-in-Makerfield and Golborne areas. The main Bryn Vets site is built to Passivhaus standards, making it near carbon neutral and self-sufficient in power generation—reflecting the practice’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly operations. Across both locations, the team delivers first-opinion care to a loyal client base, with access to modern diagnostic and treatment equipment.

As part of IVC Evidensia, the practice is backed by a larger organisation committed to investing in people, premises, and processes. The team is diverse and collaborative, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, professional development, and quality improvement. IVC Evidensia is a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.