Job Description We are always on the lookout for people who care about pets as much as we do Since opening in 2000, the Ashton Vets for Pets in Greater Manchester which is locally owned surgery has worked hard to provide the community with excellent care and service to our loyal client base Fantastic location only 7 miles from the city centre with a tram stop right outside the practice Consult only is possible CPD is always encouraged, and certificates can be supported A generous relocation package can be discussed for direct candidates only (T&Cs apply) There is no OOH requirement 1.3 weekends Negotiable rota to help with a great work life balance With more than 440 small animal practices across the country, of all shapes and sizes, Vets for Pets is one of the largest UK veterinary groups and offers Veterinary Surgeons a range of opportunities, including the opportunity to run your own practice. However, what really makes vets for pets a unique opportunity is that it is run locally, providing our local teams the time and opportunity to support their local community. This means you to join a team that can support your individual needs while offering you a bespoke introduction to the practice, local community and caring for our patients The practice is independently run, by Lewis and Elaine, supported by a fantastic team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the community and through this they have enabled a real “proud to be part of the team” work ethos. The team are supportive and really like to push each other to achieve their career goals, so as you would expect CPD, and certificates are highly encouraged. Lewis and Elaine have worked tirelessly to create a work environment that rewards its team and ensures they are treated fairly, due to this the practice has great retention rates ensuring continuity in the practice. Our surgery is ideally based being just 7 miles from Manchester City Centre for cultural days out, or if you prefer country walks, the Peak District is just a short drive away and it is perfect for commuters having a tram stop just outside the practice It is also just a short drive away from Manchester Airport which will mean there is no stopping your weekend adventures. As a growing practice we are always interested in hearing from local talent interested in working with us, because everyone is at different stages in their veterinary career, we are open to speak to anyone. So, if you are an experienced vet looking for somewhere they can mentor and lead a team or a new graduate wanting that first step on the career ladder we want to hear from you. We are not just interested in hearing from vets with our ambitious plans we want to hear from nurses wanting to expand their knowledge, student nurses looking for paid roles to gain experience and anyone wanting to enter a career in animal care interested in our veterinary care assistant or client care assistant positions Benefits include: An extremely generous relocation package of up to £5000 is available for direct applicants only. Generous CPD including certificate funding. No OOH and a negotiable rota to help a work life balance. Private healthcare. Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, etc) Birthday bonus If you would like to hear more about working with us please contact Rach at our support office on northvetvets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you