Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent position at Regan Veterinary Group’s Little Lane practice in Wigan, a progressive small animal clinic ideally situated along the River Douglas with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. You’ll work a 4-day week with just 1 in 4 Saturday cover and no out-of-hours commitments—a genuinely family-friendly arrangement that doesn’t sacrifice clinical quality.

You’ll be joining a supportive, well-established practice that combines first-opinion care with Advanced Practitioner-led referral services. The team includes an Ophthalmology Advanced Practitioner and a Surgical Advanced Practitioner who will back your clinical decisions, so you’re never working in isolation. The practice welcomes job shares, flexible shift patterns, and is open to relocating couples—real flexibility for real life.

The facility is well-equipped with laparoscopy, an operating microscope, and advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical kits. You’ll work with a collaborative team of certificate holders who share a passion for thorough case workups, strong client relationships, and evidence-based, pragmatic medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-opinion small animal veterinary care as part of a supportive team
• Contribute to referral services including surgery, ophthalmology, imaging, and medicine
• Participate in regular clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members
• Support the development of new services and clinical pathways
• Engage with continuing professional development and in-house learning opportunities

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with sole charge experience
• Evidence of thorough clinical practice and commitment to best medicine
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
• Willingness to learn from and collaborate with Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £65,000 FTE (dependent on experience); certificate holders invited to discuss salary expectations
• Working pattern: 4-day week, 1 in 4 Saturday rota, no out-of-hours duties
• Flexibility: Open to job shares, alternative shift patterns, and relocation packages
• Professional development: Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses developed by Regan’s in-house learning and development team
• Wellbeing: Access to 280+ wellbeing champions across CVS Group, Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, and regular 1-to-1 support
• Health & Fitness: Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, health cash plans
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; fertility treatment support; pregnancy loss provisions; extended sick pay
• Financial benefits: CVS Save As You Earn scheme (discounted shares), private medical insurance (available after first month), 8 weeks’ pay for exceptional life events, discounted critical illness cover
• Other perks: Vet Oracle clinical support platform, RCVS and VDS support, discounted treatment for your pets, Giving Back Day volunteer opportunity

About the Practice

Regan Veterinary Group’s Little Lane practice is a progressive, well-equipped small animal clinic part of CVS Group plc. The practice combines accessible first-opinion care with specialist referral services led by certificate-holding Advanced Practitioners. With advanced surgical and imaging capabilities, the team delivers comprehensive care across medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and imaging.

The culture is collaborative and open, with a no-blame approach, regular clinical meetings, and genuine investment in staff development. The nursing team is highly skilled with diverse specialisms including Schedule 3 procedures, radiography, behaviour, and nutrition support. The practice has built a loyal, approachable client base and is actively growing its services with management backing and equipment investment.