12 Month FTC Small Animal Vet Opportunity in Lancashire

Recruit4vets Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in East Lancashire as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month FTC, offering a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to small animals with opportunities for professional development through CPD and various benefits.

Benefits

£1700 CPD budget and 5 paid days off per annum

RCVS membership and 2 subscriptions/memberships

6.6 weeks holidays plus holiday buy-back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate gym membership for £22.50/month

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Private medical insurance available

Team pets welcome

Qualifications

• Dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon experience required.
• Willingness for continuing professional development encouraged.
• Full-time availability with flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care and support to small animals.
• Participate in the out-of-hours service and be on-call as required.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Job description

12 Month FTC Small Animal Vet Opportunity in Lancashire

The practice offers a competitive salary in the range of £40,000 – £60,000, depending on experience.

Contact:

Holly Walsh

Contact email:

Contact phone:

01423 701321

Job ref:

JN-062025-32415

Published:

5 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-07-10

Job Title: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - 12-month FTC

Location: East Lancashire

The client is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a 12-month FTC. This is a full-time position, with flexible working options open for discussion.

Rota:

Full-time vets involved in the out-of-hours service work a variation of 3, 4, and 5-day weeks throughout the 8-week rolling rota.

The practice's weekend OOH rota is 1.5 in 8, with generous time off in lieu given.

Vets would be on-call approximately 1 night every other week, with the following day off.

Key Reasons to Apply:

The practice has a large, varied team including certificate holders in medicine, dentistry, and ECC.

The practice provides 24-hour care for clients and inpatients with dedicated night RVNs.

A varied high caseload allows for progression in many areas of veterinary practice.

The practice provides a supportive workplace, with several qualified GDP mentors, mental health first aiders, and well-being champions.

The practice works closely with the University of Central Lancashire as a training practice and is a registered nurse training facility.

The practice values work-life balance and fosters a supportive and friendly team environment. They regularly participate in social events and charity activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to contribute to a dedicated team, gain varied experience, and further their career.

The Salary & Benefits:

The practice offers a competitive salary in the range of £40,000 – £60,000, depending on experience.

The practice actively encourages CPD and further education, with a generous £1700 CPD budget and 5 paid days off per annum (pro rata).

RCVS membership and VDS cover are provided, plus two other subscriptions/memberships.

Holidays are 6.6 weeks a year, including Bank Holidays (Pro Rata), with a holiday buy-back scheme.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

1 paid day volunteering leave, pro rata.

Corporate gym membership for £22.50/month and participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay.

Private medical insurance is available through group payroll deduction.

Team pets are welcome, subject to good behaviour.

More About The Practice

The practice is part of a larger network and has been established since 1911, providing high-quality, first-opinion veterinary care to small animals in the stunning area of East Lancashire. The practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound machine, flexible and rigid endoscopy, two surgical theatres with multiparameter monitors, and a dental suite with a dental x-ray machine.

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