Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team across its Wrexham and Chester practices. The role offers a varied first-opinion caseload, with a part-time pattern of 23.5 hours per week and scope to discuss a working arrangement that suits both sides. Full-time applications will also be considered.

The rota includes 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm and 1 in 10 Sundays from 9am to 11am. There is no out-of-hours commitment, as Vets Now provides the OOH service.

You will be joining a welcoming and collaborative team, with access to modern facilities and a strong nursing and client care team around you. The practices also serve a broad local area, with Wrexham, Chester and surrounding parts of North Wales and Cheshire all within the catchment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion small animal veterinary care across the Wrexham and Chester practices.
• Work with cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals.
• Contribute to the shared weekend rota, including Saturdays and Sundays as scheduled.
• Work alongside a large team of vets, RVNs, student nurses, VCAs, client care staff, the Practice Manager and the Practice Director.
• Use the practice facilities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, ECG, an IDEXX in-house laboratory, operating theatres and a dedicated dental suite.

Requirements

• Veterinary Surgeon qualification.
• Experience with small animal first-opinion work.
• A collaborative approach and strong client communication skills.
• Flexibility to work the stated rota, including some weekends.

Benefits

• Up to £61,275 FTE salary.
• 23.5 hours per week, with full-time applications also considered.
• No out-of-hours commitment.
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1pm, and 1 in 10 Sundays, 9am to 11am.
• Clear career pathways with progression across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand capabilities.
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets.

About the Practice

Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group is a long established practice, previously known as B. Harrison and Partners. The business has two clinics in Wrexham, including Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Centre on the edge of town and a second site at 55 Chester Street in the centre.

The team includes nine vets, including four practice partners, with support from experienced veterinary nurses, receptionists and office staff. The practice is RCVS accredited as a Small Animal General Practice under the Practice Standards Scheme.