Veterinary Surgeon - Excellent opportunities to progress!

Flexible Hours. Fantastic Team. Prime Location. Salary up to £65,000 (DOE, FTE) for a Surgeon or £75,000 for a Clinical Lead Looking for a role where you can thrive both professionally and personally? At Trafford Park Vets for Pets, we’re searching for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming, close-knit team. This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to work in a practice where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your wellbeing genuinely matters. If you’re passionate about delivering excellent clinical care but also want flexibility, autonomy, and a team that has your back, you may have just found your perfect next move. Why You’ll Love It Here At Trafford Park, we’ve built a culture centred around support, collaboration, and enjoyment. We work hard for our patients and clients, but we also make sure to look after each other. Expect plenty of knowledge-sharing, encouragement to pursue your interests, and a leadership team that understands the importance of balance. Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical expertise, pursue a certificate, or simply enjoy coming to work each day, you’ll find the environment here empowering and energising. About Our Practice Our purpose-built, modern surgery is fully equipped to help you deliver outstanding care with confidence. Facilities include: Digital x-ray and ultrasound Full in-house laboratory Dental x-ray High-quality microscope Multiparameter monitoring Drip pumps and syringe drivers Bair Hugger patient warming system We are currently working towards obtaining ISFM cat friendly status You’ll be joining a talented veterinary team with interests spanning ophthalmology, acupuncture, internal medicine, and cytology, meaning there’s always someone to learn from or collaborate with. Our skilled nurses and VCA team run clinics, assist with procedures, and help keep the day flowing smoothly, while our exceptional front-of-house colleagues ensure every client feels welcomed and supported from the moment they walk in. Most importantly, we’re proud of the positive, fun atmosphere we’ve created. A place where people feel appreciated, respected, and excited to contribute. The Role We know flexibility is key to loving where you work, so we’re committed to shaping this role around the right person wherever possible. 40 hours per week Flexible shift patterns to support work–life balance or childcare 28 days holiday 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–6pm) with time back in lieu No out-of-hours We do open for Easter, May and August Bank holidays and these are shared out amongst the team Tell us what works for you, we’re open to conversations that help you succeed both inside and outside of work. Location Perks Conveniently located in Trafford Retail Park just off the M60, commuting couldn’t be easier. And when it comes to breaks or post-shift plans, you’re spoiled for choice — Aldi, Starbucks, Nando’s, Five Guys, Popeyes and more are only steps away, there is also a local gym nearby! ________________________________________ What We Offer We believe great people deserve great rewards: Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE/FTE 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Generous, funded CPD with protected time off Full support for certificates and career progression Paid RCVS, VDS & BVA memberships Contributory pension scheme Exclusive colleague discounts, including 20% off Pets at Home, The Groom Room & The Vet Group Who We’re Looking For We’d love to meet a vet who is confident, compassionate, and enjoys both the clinical and human side of practice life. You’ll thrive here if you value teamwork, enjoy surgery, and want the freedom to develop your own interests. Whether your goal is clinical progression, achieving a certificate, or finding a role that simply makes you happier day to day we’re ready to support you. Ready for a Role That Feels Right? If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our fantastic team, then we would love to hear from you. For further information please email Rach on or to apply please visit and someone will get back to you within 1 working day 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!