Veterinary Surgeon(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Bolton Hospital

Join our growing team at Animal Trust Bolton Hospital and make a real difference every day.

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who shares our commitment to providing exceptional, affordable care for pets and their owners. Our mission is simple — to ensure that no pet goes untreated when a viable treatment option exists.

As part of our 24/7 hospital team, you’ll work alongside experienced vets, nurses, and support staff in a modern, fast-paced environment. Our caseload is diverse — from emergency and critical care to referral surgeries and first-opinion consultations — offering you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while delivering care that truly matters.

About Animal Trust

Animal Trust is proud to be the UK’s only veterinary Community Interest Company (CIC). That means we focus on care, not profit. Our goal is to make veterinary treatment accessible to everyone, especially those on the Real Living Wage, by offering free consultations and transparent pricing.

We believe that every pet deserves access to treatment, and every vet deserves the opportunity to practise meaningful, rewarding medicine.

The Role

• 4-day working week (40 hours)
• 2:9 weekends on a fair rota
• Balanced caseload of medical and surgical cases
• Opportunities to grow your diagnostic and surgical skills
• Supported by a dedicated A&E team and experienced colleagues

What We Offer

6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)

Visa sponsorship available

• CPD and certificate funding
• Private health care (52 weeks sickness benefit and employee assistance programme after qualifying period)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Counselling support for mental health, financial and life guidance (after 12 months’ service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• E-Car scheme
• Retail discounts through Vivup
• Staff discounts and refer-a-friend bonus

At Animal Trust, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.