Veterinary Surgeon | Chester, Cheshire

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive, forward-thinking small animal practice in the Chester area. This role offers genuine clinical freedom, support for developing special interests, and the opportunity to work with innovative AI-driven technology designed to enhance patient care and improve work–life balance.

Full Time (Part Time Considered) | Around £60,000 DOE | 1 in 5 Saturday Mornings | No OOH

Key Details:

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: Full time preferred (part time considered)

• Working Pattern: Monday–Friday with flexible rota options

• Weekends: 1 in 5 Saturday mornings (9:00am–12:30pm)

• Salary: Around £60,000 DOE (FTE)

• Contract: Permanent

The Area:

• Chester is a historic and vibrant city in Cheshire, offering a fantastic lifestyle balance

• Excellent transport links to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales

• Surrounded by countryside while still benefiting from a lively city centre

• Ideal for those seeking culture, green spaces and strong connectivity

The Role:

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion small animal care

• Confidently manage routine consultations and soft tissue surgery

• Opportunity to develop or expand special interests such as dentistry, cardiology or laparoscopy

• Exposure to innovative AI technology designed to support diagnostics and workflow efficiency

• Work within a structured diary with protected admin time and fully blocked lunch breaks

• 20-minute consultations as standard with strong nursing support throughout the day

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident with routine surgery and consultations

• Interest in dentistry, cardiology or laparoscopy advantageous but not essential

• Open-minded and interested in working with new technology and AI-supported tools

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical development

The Team & Practice:

• Large, experienced clinical team offering excellent peer support

• Wide variety of clinical interests across the vet team

• High proportion of insured pets and proactive clients

• Modern, well-designed practice with a strong emphasis on efficiency and wellbeing

• Social, supportive team culture with regular activities outside of work

Benefits:

• Competitive salary around £60,000 DOE (FTE)

• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support

• Paid professional memberships

• Contributory pension scheme

• Structured diary to support on-time finishes

• No out-of-hours or Sunday working

• Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

Quote job reference: 26-00024

📞 T: 0333 014 7374
📧 E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk
🌐 W: www.vetseekers.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp: 07542 919595

Your Privacy Matters – All conversations and applications are treated with the strictest confidence. As an ethical veterinary recruiter, we will never send your details anywhere without your permission.

Why Choose Vet Seekers?
Founded in 2016, Vet Seekers is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency (2019–2025), acting as both an employment business and employment agency for locum and permanent veterinary roles across the UK and overseas.

• GDPR-compliant and ICO-registered
• Passionate about sustainability!
• Equal Opportunities Employer – We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities

Thanks from all of us at Vet Seekers – we look forward to supporting you!