Veterinary Surgeon - Wigan
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WIGAN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Wigan
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Independent practice | Clinical freedom | No OOH | 4–5 day week | £1,500 CPD
An excellent opportunity for an experienced
Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, RCVS-accredited
independent small animal practice in Wigan.
This is a role for a confident vet who enjoys both
consulting and surgery, is comfortable working independently and values genuine clinical freedom. The practice offers a supportive team, modern facilities and an excellent work-life balance, with
no out-of-hours.
Why Apply?
•
£40,000–£65,000 salary, depending on experience
•
4–5 day week with no OOH
•
£1,500 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave
• Clinical freedom within a supportive independent practice
• RCVS fees and professional indemnity insurance paid
• 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Visa sponsorship available
The Role
The successful
Veterinary Surgeon will manage a varied small animal caseload, combining consultations with routine and more advanced surgical procedures. They will be confident making clinical decisions independently and undertaking
sole charge when required.
The purpose-built practice is equipped with
digital X-ray, in-house laboratory and blood analysers, infectious disease testing, urinalysis and microscopy, providing strong diagnostic support.
The team has built an excellent reputation for high standards of patient care and client service, reflected in its
5-star Google rating.
About the Vet
The ideal candidate will be an
RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with:
• Good small animal experience
• Strong consulting and surgical skills
• Confidence working independently and in sole charge
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive, compassionate and team-focused approach
Candidates should live within approximately
40 minutes' commute of the practice.
The Rota
• 4–5 day working week
• Monday–Friday: 9:00am–6:30pm
• 1 in 2 Saturday mornings: 9:00am–1:00pm
•
No out-of-hours
Located in Wigan, the practice offers convenient transport links, local amenities and free on-site parking.
For an experienced
Veterinary Surgeon seeking an independent practice, clinical freedom and a genuinely supportive working environment, this is an excellent opportunity.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email
l.radford@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at
WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-59913