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Fixed-term (12 months), Part-time

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, part-time 12-month

Bury, Greater Manchester
Reference VS044Posted 19/09/2026
Pay
Up to £32,000 per year
Working pattern
20 hours per week; two days per week (Wednesday + either Thursday or Friday); typical day shifts 08:00–18:30 or 10:00–20:30.
Weekends / on-call
No out-of-hours/on-call commitments; 1 weekend in 6 (daytime shifts only).

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
  • Health cash plan for a range of wellbeing treatments
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  • RCVS membership and two further professional subscriptions paid
  • VDS cover
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Employee discounts and cashback portal
  • Company sick pay
  • CPD and training support

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide routine consultations and inpatient/ward care for small animal patients.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Bury to find a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time contract.

What you will be doing

  • Participate in case management and clinical record keeping.
  • Optional surgical sessions available for candidates who wish to operate; surgical duties are not mandatory.

Working pattern

  • Part-time, 20 hours per week: two days per week (Wednesday + either Thursday or Friday).
  • Typical day shifts include 08:00–18:30 or 10:00–20:30.
  • No sole-charge responsibilities.

Team and support

  • A multidisciplinary clinical team including multiple veterinarians and around 20 registered and trainee nursing staff, supported by dedicated administrative colleagues.
  • Peer support within the team.

Practice and facilities

  • Work across a two-site small animal practice with access to a 24-hour emergency hospital at one site.
  • On-site digital radiography, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory to support diagnostics.

Development

  • CPD allowance and training support are provided.
  • The practice welcomes veterinarians with specialist interests and will support development where possible.

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