Veterinary Surgeon - Failsworth

4 weeks ago
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Salary
£70,392

Company
Candor Vets

Contact
Tim Evans

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Failsworth, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

38 hour week | 4 day rota | No hierarchy culture

Looking for Variety Without the Chaos?

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on clinical challenge but wants to feel supported rather than stretched, this could be the balance you have been searching for.

The Opportunity

We are working with a busy, purpose built clinic in Failsworth that has built its reputation on doing things differently. This is not a profit first environment. It is a Community Interest Company with a clear mission: no pet should go untreated when there is a viable option.

Here, you are not simply filling a rota gap. You are joining a team that believes veterinary care should be accessible, transparent, and delivered without ego or hierarchy. The clinic is thriving, with a varied caseload that spans medicine, soft tissue surgery, and orthopaedics. They are looking for an experienced vet who enjoys clinical diversity and wants to be part of a genuinely collaborative culture.

Success in this role means becoming a trusted clinical voice within a team that shares knowledge freely and backs one another up. It means practising high quality medicine in an environment designed to support both patients and professionals.

Why This Role Is Different

A Properly Equipped Clinical Environment

This clinic is built for efficiency and quality care:

• Three operating theatres
• Dedicated X-ray and dental suite
• Seven consulting rooms to manage a busy caseload
• Separate dog and cat wards to minimise stress during hospitalisation

You are not compromising on equipment or space. The infrastructure matches the ambition.

Clinical Breadth That Keeps You Engaged

Cases range across medical investigations, soft tissue procedures, and orthopaedics. The team includes certificate holders, meaning you are surrounded by colleagues who are continuing to push their own standards higher. If you enjoy learning from others and sharing ideas, you will fit straight in.

A Flat, Collaborative Culture

There is no traditional hierarchy here. Every team member is encouraged to contribute to clinical discussions and decision making. The focus is shared responsibility, not job titles. It is a genuinely inclusive environment where your voice matters.

Your Journey Here

In Your First Month
You will focus on integrating with the team, understanding clinical workflows, and getting comfortable with the scale and variety of cases. Expect support from experienced colleagues as you settle in.

By Three Months
You will be confidently managing a broad caseload, contributing to case discussions, and potentially identifying areas of clinical interest you would like to develop further.

By Six Months
You will be an established and trusted part of the team. With CPD and certificate funding available, you may already be progressing towards further qualifications or shaping the direction of specific service areas.

What’s On Offer

Compensation and Work Life Balance

• Salary up to £70,392
• 38 hour week
• 4 day rota
• 1 in 4.5 Saturdays
• Share of Bank Holidays at the Bolton Hospital site
• 6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays

Professional Development

• CPD funding available
• Certificate funding supported
• RCVS and VDS fees paid

Wellbeing and Security

• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• 52 weeks sickness benefit
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and counselling support
• Cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme
• Store discounts and refer a friend bonus

The Candor Vets Difference

At Candor, we do not push roles. We listen. We take time to understand what matters to you, and we only introduce opportunities that genuinely align with your goals and values.

Ready to Explore?

If you are looking for clinical variety, meaningful work, and a genuinely collaborative culture, let’s have a confidential, no pressure conversation.

Job Reference VS058

Tel: 02392 006 123
Address: Failsworth, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom