Small Animal Vey - Full or Part-Time - Up to £60k (DOE)

British Veterinary Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Carlisle is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team. This role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary between £40,000 and £60,000, reflecting skills and experience. The practice is committed to providing excellent care, with a collaborative environment and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate should possess initial veterinary experience and be a compassionate communicator.

Benefits

Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption leave

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Initial experience in practice is required.
• Must be a caring individual and communicate well.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care to patients and clients.
• Participate in a 1:4 out-of-hours rota.
• Work in a practice valuing key clinical skills.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Position in Carlisle, Cumbria

Our client is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team at a 100% small animal, single-site practice.

About The Role:

• This position is full-time, with part-time considered, offering an opportunity to work in a practice that values key clinical skills in primary care.
• The practice is committed to providing excellent care to patients and clients through in-house healthcare plans covering routine and non-routine care.
• The role includes a 1:4 out-of-hours rota, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule and proximity to the Lake District and Scottish borders

Candidate Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have initial experience in practice and be compassionate, caring, and a good communicator.
• The role requires a team player capable of making independent decisions when necessary.
• The practice offers 15-minute appointments and is RCVS and Gold Compassionate Understood accredited, as well as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic.

Benefits and Opportunities

Competitive salary between £40,000 - £60,000 FTE, reflective of skills and experience

• Alongside all the usual benefits you would expect, this practice also offers additional items that include:
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

More About the Practice

The practice is equipped with modern diagnostic aids, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, video-endoscope, and an in-house laboratory. It fosters a collaborative environment where team members can share knowledge and develop individual interests. Feedback from recent locum vets highlights the supportive team dynamic and the exceptional care provided to clients and their pets.

Job Reference No: JN-072025-32808