Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time, 12m FTC
Armac Veterinary Group (Bury)
Small Animal
Fixed Term Contract
Looking for a role that offers variety while fitting around your commitments? We’re excited to welcome an RCVS-registered Small Animal Vet to join our thriving, friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About Us
We are a RCVS-accredited, two-site small animal practice based in Bury and Bolton, with a 24‑hour A&E hospital in Bury. Our caseload is diverse, fast‑paced, and highly rewarding, offering excellent exposure to both routine and emergency cases.
You’ll be supported by a fantastic, experienced team:
* 20 RVNs, Student Nurses & Animal Care Assistants
* 13 dedicated support colleagues
Our hospital is fully equipped with:
* Digital X-ray
* In-house laboratory
Providing everything you need to deliver gold‑standard patient care.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding position, perfect for a vet seeking a balanced workload without out‑of‑hours commitments or sole charge responsibilities.
The role will involve general veterinary duties, including consultations and inpatient/ward care, with the option to undertake occasional surgical days. Surgical work is entirely optional, making this equally suitable for candidates who prefer a consult‑only focus.
As part of a practice that provides out‑of‑hours services to local member clinics, you’ll have exposure to a diverse and engaging caseload—ideal for maintaining and developing your clinical expertise.
Salary – up to £32,000 (£64,000 FTE) dependent on experience
Working Pattern
* Part‑time: 20 hours per week
* 2 days per week: Wednesday + either Thursday or Friday
* 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
* 10:00 am – 8:30 pm (Flexible working options available, including possible school hours for the right candidate)
* 8:00 am – 7:00 pm or 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
* Paid in addition to salary
* No OOH!
Qualifications
* Has built good initial experience and confidence in routine consultations and pet well‑being
* If interested in joining the surgical rota must be confident in routine surgical procedures
* Demonstrates empathy and compassion
* Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment
We are happy to support any specialist interests.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
* £1,750 CPD Allowance per annum
* Health Cash Plan – wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
* RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
* VDS cover
* Discounted veterinary fees
* My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
* CPD/training support
* Company sick pay
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