Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Company: Armstrong Vets
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Location: Stockport
Job Description:

Woodcroft Veterinary Group Veterinary Hospital

Small Animal

Full time

Permanent

At Woodcroft Veterinary Group, we are committed to our patients, clients and team. These core values guide us in delivering outstanding patient care, providing an excellent client experience, and creating a supportive and rewarding workplace for our colleagues.

We are a friendly and dedicated team looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who shares our values and passion for high-quality veterinary care.

About Us

Woodcroft Veterinary Group is a busy seven-branch practice, offering the very best treatment options for our patients with informed client consent. We are supported by our own out-of-hours service, a Tier 3 hospital, and an in-house multidisciplinary referral team led by certificate holders.

We are currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our hospital team, focusing primarily on inpatient care. As this role will involve periods of sole charge, applicants should have a solid level of clinical experience and confidence in decision-making.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position with an average 40-hour working week, including:

  • Day shifts: 7:30am – 5:30pm
  • Twilight shifts: 4:00pm – 12:00am
  • Weekend rota participation with time off in lieu during the week

You will work with a diverse and exciting caseload while being supported by a highly skilled and experienced team.

Facilities & Equipment

We strive to provide gold-standard veterinary care and offer access to a wide range of advanced facilities and equipment, including:

  • CT scanner
  • Flexible and rigid endoscopy
  • Digital radiography suites
  • Ultrasound scanners
  • Electrocautery
  • Laparoscopy equipment
  • Advanced anaesthesia monitoring and equipment

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to further develop their clinical skills and benefit from the expertise available across our wider group.

Location

Based in Stockport, Cheshire, we are ideally located for enjoying both the Peak District and the Lake District, while also benefiting from excellent transport links and easy access to the vibrant city of Manchester.

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

  • Competitive salary (£55,000–£65,000 DOE and working pattern)
  • Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
  • RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA membership fees paid
  • Generous CPD support and funding
  • Discounted private medical cover
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • VDS cover
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee appreciation awards
  • Long service awards
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Apply Now

Closing Date: 9th August 2026

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities

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Posted: July 26th, 2026