Small Animal Vet

Oakhill Veterinary Centre; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS membership fees paid

VDS cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Five weeks paid holiday

Job summary

Oakhill Veterinary Centre in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a small animal veterinary surgeon for a flexible, independent role. Full‑ or part‑time hours are welcome with no out‑of‑hours work and a 1 in 16 weekend rota.

Join a team of experienced vets, RVNs, and specialists in surgery, dermatology, ultrasonography, and medicine. You’ll see a mix of routine and emergency cases, with the option for consult‑only days, dedicated operating days, and structured development.

Qualifications

• Independent practice offering freedom to work up cases as you see fit.
• Flexible employer open to discussing working patterns to fit your needs.
• Certificate holders and vets with surgery/dermatology/ultrasound expertise within the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of routine and emergency medical and surgical cases.
• Work with a supportive team including experienced vets and RVNs.
• Opportunity for consult-only roles or dedicated operating days.
• Participation in CPD and mentoring, with development opportunities.

Skills

Surgical excellence

Diagnostics

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital X‑ray

Ultrasound

Laboratory equipment

Dental X‑ray

Endoscope

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our proudly independent practice in Preston, Lancashire.

Full or part time | No out-of-hours | 1 in 16 weekend rota

We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working patterns which fit your needs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE ROLE

A diverse and rewarding role where you’ll see a great mix of both routine and emergency medical and surgical cases, meaning no two days are the same. We can tailor the role around you. There is the possibility for consult‑only roles, dedicated operating days and structured development, including one‑to‑one surgical guidance as required and freedom to further individual interests. Within our team we have several certificate holders and vets experienced in surgery, dermatology, ultrasonography, and medicine.

• Fantastic team of experienced vets and fully qualified RVNs.
• As an independent practice you have the freedom to work up cases the way you want.
• All branches fully equipped with digital X‑ray, ultrasound and lab, plus access to dental X‑ray and endoscope.
• All the directors are vets working within the team, as such they continually invest in the practice for the benefit of patients and staff.
• Regular clinical meetings with CPD, case discussion, and the opportunity for your ideas to be heard.

We want all our team members to feel motivated and satisfied at work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with initiatives focused on employee wellbeing and development.

A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience, with a structured annual review and career progression opportunities.
• No OOH – we work in partnership with Vets Now for our out of hours service. Weekend rota is equally shared, 2-in-15 (weekend 1 = Sat day and Sun morn only and weekend 2 = Sat day only).
• Five weeks paid holiday (pro rata for part time staff) plus bank holidays or day off in lieu.
• RCVS membership fees paid.
• VDS cover and another professional membership of your choice paid.
• Family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Active and varied health and wellbeing programme for all, with regular team building and whole practice social events throughout the year.

LEARNING AND DEVLEOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are proud to be an independent and enthusiastic practice who actively encourage and support further education, including to certificate level. As part of an established team, you will be offered support and mentorship by experienced clinicians.

• Working closely with our team of vets who have diverse skill sets and knowledge, allowing you to develop in any direction.
• Structured mentoring program.
• All branches fully equipped with diagnostics, imaging and operating suites.
• Paid CPD to certificate level if required.
• RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice – we work closely with the new veterinary school at UCLan.