Consult Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Burnley

Purosearch Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Wellbeing champions

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover included

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, RC-VS accredited practice in Burnley, East Lancashire. This consulting-only position offers meaningful client interaction, case continuity, and clinical decision-making in a supportive team environment.

The role prioritises work-life balance, with flexible patterns and no out-of-hours work, while providing access to ultrasound, cardiology support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary Surgeon with VetGDP</b> (quote: in HTML) and capable of routine consultations
• Strong client communication and teamwork
• Interest in flexible, consulting-focused work pattern

Responsibilities

• Consulting-only role based at Burnley branch
• Option to include routine surgical procedures for exposure
• No out-of-hours work – covered by in-house OOH service

Job description

Consult Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Burnley

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon / Consulting Vet

Looking for a Veterinary Role That Combines Clinical Excellence with Genuine Flexibility?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established

RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Burnley, East Lancashire. Following the relocation of valued veterinary colleagues overseas, the practice is looking to welcome a compassionate and motivated vet to its supportive team.

This role is ideal for a

Small Animal Vet seeking a consulting-focused position, offering excellent work-life balance, strong clinical support, and flexibility to shape a working pattern that suits individual needs.

Located in the heart of

East Lancashire, the role offers the perfect blend of countryside living and town convenience, with easy access to

Manchester and Leeds, beautiful villages, outdoor spaces, and excellent local amenities.

The Opportunity

This is primarily a

consulting-only veterinary position, based mainly at the practice’s

Burnley branch, with the option to include routine surgical procedures for candidates who wish to maintain surgical exposure.

The successful candidate will enjoy meaningful client interaction, case continuity, and clinical decision-making in a collaborative environment where high-quality patient care comes first.

Role Highlights

Permanent, full-time position (part-time and flexible working arrangements considered)

Based mainly in Burnley

Consulting-only role, with optional routine surgery

No out-of-hours work (OOH) – supported by a dedicated in-house OOH service

Salary of

About the Practice

This is a

well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice with a loyal client base and a strong reputation for delivering excellent first-opinion care across East Lancashire.

The practice prioritises

• Exceptional clinical standards
• Team wellbeing and support
• Sustainable work-life balance

Facilities include

main veterinary hospital

consulting and operating branch

consulting branch

The

main hospital is equipped with

• Two surgical theatres
• Dental suite with dental x-ray
• Separate canine and feline wards

Burnley branch includes

• Surgical theatre
• Patient kennel ward

The Team

The successful candidate will become part of a welcoming team of approximately

65 colleagues working collaboratively across branches. The culture is friendly, supportive, and highly team-oriented, with experienced clinicians, certificate holders, and highly skilled RVNs working together to provide exceptional care.

The wider clinical team includes expertise in:

Clients regularly comment on the positive atmosphere within the practice — something the team takes great pride in maintaining.

Candidate Requirements

The practice is ideally seeking a

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who:

VetGDP

Is confident with

routine consultations

client care and communication skills

Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team

learning, CPD, and professional development

Why Join This Veterinary Practice

Flexible Working

The team understands that work-life balance matters and is open to creating a working pattern that suits individual lifestyles.

Clinical Support & Development

Access to specialist support in

ultrasonography and cardiology

Supportive, experienced clinical team

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover included

Professional subscriptions/memberships funded

Volunteer leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Wellbeing champions

A genuinely supportive culture focused on sustainable veterinary careers

Life in East Lancashire

Based in

Burnley, this opportunity offers easy access to the stunning

Pennines, and picturesque market towns such as

Clitheroe and

Skipton. Combining outdoor adventure, strong community spirit, excellent schools, and convenient transport links, East Lancashire offers an excellent quality of life for veterinary professionals seeking balance.