Vets for Pets
Veterinary Surgeon
Requirements
Candidates should be confident in handling routine medical and surgical cases. The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development and teamwork.
Job Description
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can develop clinically, feel genuinely supported, and enjoy a healthy work–life balance?
At Leigh Vets for Pets, we’re growing and looking for a like-minded vet to join us on the next stage of our journey. This is a chance to become part of a progressive, well-supported team where your development, wellbeing, and ideas are valued every day.
Why Join Us?
We’ve built a culture we’re proud of—supportive, stable, and focused on doing things properly.
Our Practice Manager, Sara, started with us in 2017 and progressed into leadership, reflecting our commitment to developing our people from within. Many of our team have been here for years, which says a lot about the environment we’ve created together.
We believe great veterinary care starts with a well-supported team. Diaries are carefully managed to prevent overload, and our experienced nursing team provides strong clinical and practical support throughout the day. The result is a smoother workflow and more time to focus on cases, not chaos.
The Practice
Our modern, purpose-built surgery is designed to support high clinical standards and in-house case workups.
- RCVS accredited
- ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Practice
- Working towards RWAF accreditation
- Fully equipped, modern clinical facilities
We fully fund certificates and actively encourage further study. New ideas and different approaches are always welcomed—we learn from each other and continuously improve how we work.
The Role
- 30–35 hours per week
- 1:4 Saturday rota
- No on-call
- No out-of-hours
What You’ll Get
- Salary up to £75,000 Pro Rata, DOE
- £5,000 welcome or relocation bonus*
- Relocation support (UK & international)
- Visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor)
- Fully funded certificates
- Paid professional memberships
- Pension & healthcare package
- Retail and lifestyle discounts (including up to 30% off Pets at Home)
- Clear, supported career progression
Based at Parsonage Way Retail Park, the practice offers free parking and easy access to local amenities.
Leigh is a friendly market town with excellent transport links via the A580, connecting you quickly to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond. You’ll also have the best of both worlds—urban life on your doorstep and easy access to the Pennines, countryside walks, and weekend escapes to the Lake District.
Join us and be part of something special at Leigh Vets for Pets.
For more information or a confidential chat please email covet@vets4pets.com or apply below.
Location: WN7 5SJ
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Skills
About Vets for Pets
Vets for Pets and Companion Care are our brands within The Pets at Home Vet Group. We are part of the Pets at Home Group plc, which also includes Pets at Home retail stores and Pets Grooming salons. Together, we are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pets. We are proud to be one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK with a national network of practices of all shapes and sizes run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). The Pets at Home Vet Group operates 440+ small animal veterinary practices across the UK, including standalone and in-store practices. We believe in giving Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity and freedom to take control of their own career and future by owning and running their own practice. We are the home of joint venture partnership for ambitious veterinary surgeons in the UK veterinary market, we are committed to delivering first class service and high standards of care. Our practices are supported by dedicated business professionals based in our Support Office in Handforth who have the expertise to help them thrive. We were extremely proud to be announced the winners of the 2020 Institute of Student Employers Award’s Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Activities Programme category, in recognition of our two-year Graduate Development Programme. Designed by vets with extensive practice and industry experience, we help develop medical, surgical and professional skills. If our unique veterinary business interests you, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/