About the Role
Ready to join a thriving multi-site veterinary group where your expertise is valued and your career can flourish? White Cross Vets is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to become part of their enthusiastic Hyde team. Based in the heart of Cheshire, you’ll work in a modern, well-equipped practice that balances clinical excellence with genuine work-life balance—no out-of-hours commitments and flexible hours tailored to suit you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality clinical care to small animal patients across a range of presentations
- Provide exceptional client communication and patient experience in a busy first-opinion practice
- Contribute to the smooth running of a 6-vet team with diverse interests and specialisms
- Support soft tissue surgery cases; orthopaedic and advanced imaging cases are referred to visiting specialists
- Work collaboratively across the Hyde, Walkden and Sale clinics to share expertise and support colleagues
- Help maintain efficient clinic operations across 4 consultation rooms, cat and dog wards, operating theatre, digital and dental x-ray facilities, ultrasound, and endoscope access
About You
- Registered with the RCVS as a fully qualified veterinary surgeon
- Committed to providing high-standard clinical care and outstanding client service
- Eager to develop your skills—the team includes holders of medical, ophthalmology, and anaesthesia certificates, creating a supportive learning environment
- Team-focused and collaborative; you’ll thrive in a practice that values camaraderie as much as clinical competence
- Certificate support is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- Salary: Up to £65,000 pro-rata depending on experience
- Work-Life Balance: Part-time role (up to 32 hours per week) with a share of Saturday mornings and time given back in lieu; no out-of-hours commitments
- Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support available; access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities for vets
- Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); colleague wellbeing initiatives
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership and VDS cover provided
- Pension: Company scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
- Additional Benefits: Care Fund (£1,250 per annum to spend as you choose); Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme; Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility); voluntary benefits with flexible options; discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
About White Cross Vets
White Cross Vets operates 23 modern, state-of-the-art veterinary practices across the North and Midlands. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent veterinary groups. Our culture centres on exceptional pet care delivered in a warm, welcoming environment by teams who genuinely enjoy working together. The Hyde practice exemplifies this—regular team meals out, pub quizzes, breakout room challenges, and weekly fitness competitions keep spirits high whilst maintaining the highest clinical standards.
