Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent role across the Nantwich and Wistaston branches, with flexibility to work between 20-36 hours per week if preferred. You'll work in a modern, well-equipped practice with a collaborative team of 11 vets, most of whom work part-time on flexible rotas. Every shift offers a genuine blend of consulting and surgical work, with 15-minute consultation slots and built-in catch-up time to prevent running over, discuss cases with colleagues, or handle admin without rushing.

Nantwich is a charming market town with excellent transport links to the M6, Crewe railway station, and easy access to the Peak District, Lake District, North Wales, and London. Wistaston is just minutes away by car. The practice actively welcomes candidates with a special interest in ophthalmology, as they've recently invested in specialist equipment including a slit lamp, tonometer, and operating microscope.

Out-of-hours duties are shared evenly and kept minimal: evenings 6:30 pm to 9 pm and weekends 8 am to 5 pm only. The team gathers together every three months for meals and clinical discussion, fostering a genuine sense of community and peer learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied and rewarding small animal caseload
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team including 11 vets, experienced nursing staff, and support team members
• Contribute to the clinical culture by sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues, including younger team members
• Manage your own caseload with the option to undertake both routine medical cases and more complex surgical procedures
• Develop your clinical interests and expand your capabilities with support from certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, emergency and critical care, and a nurse diploma holder in general anaesthesia

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in ophthalmology is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Salary up to £72,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Flexible working options: 20-36 hours per week
• Manageable out-of-hours rota: shared evening (6:30 pm to 9 pm) and weekend (8 am to 5 pm) shifts only
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay covering maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Leonard Brother Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The Nantwich and Wistaston branches operate as a modern training practice with excellent facilities and a diverse, supportive clinical team. The practice holds multiple RCVS Advanced Practitioner qualifications and regularly hosts visiting specialists to deliver comprehensive care.

The team includes certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, and emergency and critical care, with additional certificates in surgery and medicine currently being worked towards. A nurse diploma holder in general anaesthesia supports all team members' clinical development. This is a practice committed to supporting staff through mentorship, peer networks, and access to world-class learning resources.