Pets at Home Limited
Experienced Veterinary Surgeon
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Veterinary Surgeon Position | Leigh Vets for Pets
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 Pro-rata (DOE)
- £5,000 welcome/relocation bonus*
- Visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor)
- No on-call or out-of-hours duties (OOH)
- Relocation support (UK & international)
About the Role
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a role that prioritises clinical development, support, and work-life balance? At Leigh Vets for Pets, we’re expanding and looking for a like-minded colleague to join us on our next chapter. Join a progressive, carefully managed team where your growth, well-being, and ideas are actively encouraged.
A Proud Practice Culture
Leigh Vets for Pets fosters:
- A supportive and stable team environment
- Long-standing staff—many team members have been with us for years
- Clinical excellence rooted in collaborative, well-supported care
Our RCVS-accredited practice is modern and purpose-built, with: ✔ ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Practice accreditation ✔ Fully equipped in-house caseload facilities ✔ Working towards RWAF accreditation
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We pride ourselves on client loyalty, care continuity, and enriching clinical experience.
The Responsibilities
Role Type:
- 30–35 hours per week
- Occasional Saturdays (1:4 rota)
- No on-call or OOH responsibilities
Key Duties and Expectations:
- Provide autonomous care for routine medical and surgical cases, with occasional sole charge tasks.
- Welcome a confident, structured, and team-oriented approach.
- Benefit from a supportive nursing team that ensures smooth workflow and time for clinical focus.
What You’ll Gain as a Team Member
🌟 Advanced Development
- Fully funded CPD certificates to foster continued learning
- Active encouragement for further veterinary study and new ideas
🏢 Competitive Compensation & Perks
- Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum,
🏡 Relocation & Wellbeing Support
- £5,000 relocation/welcome bonus
- Visa sponsorship support for eligible candidates
- Comprehensive pension, healthcare package
- Retail & lifestyle discounts (30% off Pets at Home, etc.)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
📍 Premier Location & Facilities
- Practice based at Parsonage Way Retail Park (plenty of free parking)
- Centered in friendly Leigh, a market town with excellent transport connections (A580),
- Close proximity to Lake District escapes and Pennines countryside
Our Values: Beyond Pets, Planet, and People
At Leigh Vets for Pets, we believe compassion and inclusion make great teams. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and opportunity reflects our ethos that exceptional talent thrives in welcoming environments.
Do you align with these values? We invite applications from any background—bring your unique perspective to support our vision.
For further information or an informal chat, contact: 📧 [Apply/Chats] – Email: covet@vets4pets.com 📍 Location: WN7 5SJ | Leigh, Lancs
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills